About this role
Job Description
Safety & Health Officer
BUSINESS LINE 4 Global Business Units (GBU) – Local Energy Infrastructures (Singapore/Malaysia/Philippines) REPORTING (N+1) Malaysia Health and Safety Manager
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Reporting to Malaysia Health and Safety Manager
Manage & Support all aspects of Health, Safety management in the Business Unit through the life of projects from initiation, business development, construction and operation. Lead, manage, organize and supervise all HSSE matters before and during the construction of various projects at ENTITY level: Develop, implement and maintain the HSSE policies, guidelines, practices, objectives, management systems and tools to reflect these requirements and ensure they are implemented; Establish HSSE plan specific to each project taking into account ENGIE, local regulation, Customer and Contractors plans; Hand over HSSE plan from construction to Operations upon Testing & Commissioning
Organize, interface with entities HSSE professionals & provide support and improve HSSE performance, including providing on-ground support to entities as required and ensure strong sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. Plan and organize HSE related activities or events to promote and educate staff on good safety culture and good work practices. Review and identify HSE related training requirements for various category of staff to meet the mandatory requirement and also to meet the job requirement. Develop & execute in house training material/video, organize and conduct in house training and maintain training record. Prepare or review publication materials to educate the workforce. Conduct HSE inspection and incident investigation when necessary. Review legal requirements on HSE aspect & ensure compliance.
LOCATION KL / Ipoh CURRENT HAY LEVEL / JOB GRADE H18
Interaction
INTERNAL INTERFACES
Operations / Project / Site ManagementWorks closely with line managers, supervisors, and project teams to identify workplace hazards, implement safe work procedures, and ensure safety requirements are integrated into daily operations. Senior Management / Leadership TeamReports on safety performance, incidents, and compliance status; advises management on risk exposure, regulatory obligations, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture.
EXTERNAL INTERFACES
Regulatory Authorities Liaises with enforcement and regulatory bodies on statutory reporting, inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance with Workplace Safety and Health legislation. Contractors and Sub‑contractorsEngages external contractors to ensure alignment with company safety standards, conduct risk assessments, review method statements, and enforce safe work practices on site. External Consultants / Service ProvidersCoordinates with accredited safety consultants, trainers, medical service providers, and auditors for specialised assessments, training programmes, health surveillance, and audits.
Required qualifications
EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION · Degree/Diploma in Engineering/Occupational Safety/Health or equivalent · At least 5 years relevant working experience, preferably in construction industry and/or energy industry Experience in civil, piping and electrical works required Experience in producing, reviewing and managing project HSE documentations Possess ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Internal auditor certification an advantage
SPECIFIC SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE Must be a registered Safety and Health Officer with Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia Willing to be relocated to other locations when required An advantage if able to commute independently using public or personal transport for work‑related travel when required. Ability to converse, read and write in Malay and English Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels, races and nationalities while maintaining strong ethics and professionalism. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent leadership skills and ability to drive and influence change management. Goal getting, driven, committed, with strong planning and execution capabilities.
SPECIFIC BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING & INFLUENCES Understands Operational and Industry RisksDemonstrates a clear understanding of the company’s operations, work processes, and industry‑specific hazards, and applies this knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate safety and health risks effectively. Aligns Safety Objectives with Business PrioritiesIntegrates workplace safety and health requirements with business objectives, ensuring compliance while supporting productivity, operational continuity, and cost‑effective risk management. Influences Stakeholders to Drive Safety CultureEffectively engages and influences management, supervisors, contractors, and employees to adopt safe work practices, comply with regulatory requirements, and embed a proactive safety culture across the organisation.