Job Description

Company Overview Our client is a Prestigious European Industrial Conglomerate & Global Pioneer in Advanced Protective Formulations, Performance Coatings & Specialty Materials . Operating cutting-edge manufacturing facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, the organization is currently undertaking a multi-million-ringgit advanced manufacturing plant expansion in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Designed to significantly expand regional capacity and incorporate automated process technologies, this greenfield/brownfield expansion requires a high-caliber, hands-on Project HSEQ Manager to ensure project execution adheres to the highest international safety, environmental, and engineering governance standards. Position Overview Reporting directly to the Project Manager , the Project HSEQ Manager serves as the primary regulatory authority and on-site safety lead for the capital expansion project. This individual holds total accountability for site construction safety, contractor governance, environmental compliance, and pre-commissioning HSEQ readiness. The incumbent must possess the authority and confidence to stop unsafe work, challenge established contractor practices, and act as a change catalyst—bridging construction phase safety into seamless operational startup. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Safety Governance & Contractor Enforcement Formulate, implement, and govern comprehensive project HSEQ execution plans, bridging international corporate benchmarks with Malaysian statutory regulations. Drive stringent contractor safety management across all civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process installation packages. Enforce Safe Systems of Work—including Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Lifting Operations, Working at Height, and Hot Work protocols. Exercise uncompromised "Stop Work Authority" when identifying high-risk conditions or persistent non-compliance, ensuring immediate containment and robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). 2. Active Field Inspections, Risk Mitigation & Incident Investigation Conduct daily hands-on safety walks, physical site inspections, and cross-contractor safety audits across all active work fronts. Lead Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Determining Control (HIRADC) reviews, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and constructability safety evaluations prior to high-risk task execution. Direct thorough root-cause investigations for all near-misses, site incidents, or property damage, utilizing structured methodologies (e. g., 5-Why, Fishbone) to report findings directly to project leadership. 3. Statutory Authority Liaison & Environmental Management Serve as the principal technical liaison with Malaysian regulatory bodies and local authorities, including the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JKKP), Department of Environment (DOE), Bomba, and municipal councils. Oversee site environmental compliance, managing construction waste segregation, chemical storage/handling controls, scheduled waste registries, and storm water pollution prevention plans. Facilitate statutory inspections, machinery design approvals (PMA/PMT), and operating clearances required for site handover. 4. Commissioning Readiness, Culture & Change Leadership Drive pre-commissioning HSEQ readiness activities, safety punch-listing, and operational startup verification in close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams. Align project site procedures with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards to ensure audit-readiness ahead of commercial handover. Act as an on-site change agent, conducting high-impact safety inductions, contractor toolbox talks, and behavioral coaching to elevate safety mindsets across multi-national construction crews. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Professional Competency: Valid DOSH Safety & Health Officer (SHO) certification (Green Book holder) is strongly preferred. Formal training in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Work Experience: Minimum 5–8+ years of dedicated HSEQ leadership experience within multinational (MNC) capital projects, plant expansions, heavy industrial construction, or advanced manufacturing engineering facilities . Proven track record managing main contractors, sub-contractors, and large site workforces during active construction, equipment hook-up, and commissioning phases. Core Competencies: Decisive Field Leadership: High physical stamina and hands-on presence to conduct continuous on-site field inspections in an active construction environment. Firm Regulatory Stance: Uncompromising integrity with the confidence and maturity to challenge contractors and halt unsafe operations. Change Management: Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of driving cultural change and safety alignment among diverse stakeholders. Language Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.