EHS Manager - RPO, RBA, Semicon, Penang

Penang Permanent View Job Description
An established semiconductor manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety Manager to lead occupational safety and health programs, regulatory compliance, certification management, and safety culture initiatives across a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of critical EHS certifications & compliance.
  • Rare Opportunity to Own Both RPO & EHS Functions

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor manufacturing organisation operating multiple facilities in Malaysia.

Job Description

Strategic EHS Leadership

  • Lead the site's Occupational Safety & Health programme.
  • Develop and execute annual EHS strategies and objectives.
  • Chair Safety and Health Committee meetings.
  • Drive safety culture and behavioural safety initiatives.



Compliance & Regulatory Management

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • OSH Act 2022
    • USECHH
    • CLASS Regulations
    • NADOPOD
    • Factories & Machinery Act
    • Environmental Quality Act
    • Fire Services Act
    • ISO 14001 / 45001 / 50001 / 46001
    • RBA Code of Conduct
  • Serve as primary liaison with DOSH, DOE, Bomba and local authorities.



Certification & Audit Management

  • Maintain ISO management systems.
  • Lead internal and external audits.
  • Manage RBA audits and customer compliance assessments.
  • Support future certification transitions arising from organisational restructuring.



Risk & Process Safety Management

  • Lead HIRARC, JSA, PHA and CHRA assessments.
  • Manage semiconductor-related hazards including:
    • Cleanroom operations
    • Specialty gases
    • Chemical management
    • Utilities and facilities systems
    • Electrical safety



Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work

  • Govern contractor management programs.
  • OverseePTW systems including:
    • Hot Work
    • Confined Space Entry
    • LOTO
    • Working at Height
    • Lifting Operations



Incident & Emergency Response

  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
  • Drive CAPA implementation and closure.
  • Manage emergency preparedness, drills and crisis response activities.



Team Leadership

  • Lead and coach a team comprising EHS Engineers and Technicians.
  • Collaborate closely with EHS teams across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Support future organisational integration initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline.
  • Registered Green Book Safety & Health Officer (DOSH) & Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) certification.
  • Experience managing RBA compliance and audits.
  • Minimum 8 years of EHS experience within manufacturing.
  • Minimum 5 years within semiconductor, electronics, OSAT or high-technology manufacturing environments.
  • Previous people management experience.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent employment.
  • Salary of MYR of 15,000+



Apply to discuss this EHS Manager role in Penang.

Contact
Erni Susanto
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132400
Phone number
+603 2302 4033

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Compliance / EHS
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Erni Susanto
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4033
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132400

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