HSE Director

Johor Bahru Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior leadership opportunity to lead Health, Safety and Environment across the site and major greenfield and brownfield development projects. You will drive a consistent HSE operating model, strengthen organizational capability and ensure safety, regulatory compliance and operational reliability remain central to business growth.
  • Strategic leadership role
  • Opportunity to support major facility expansions and capital projects

About Our Client

Our client is a leading regional operator of complex, technology-driven manufacturing facility, with an established presence across Asia and an ambitious growth agenda. The organisation is focused on operational excellence, technical reliability, robust governance and the safe delivery of major expansion projects across its operating portfolio.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the Malaysia HSE strategy, aligned with business objectives, group standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead, integrate and develop an established HSE organisation supporting operating facilities, major capital projects and future expansion.
  • Establish consistent HSE governance, management systems, KPIs, risk management frameworks and assurance processes across multiple sites.
  • Oversee HSE performance across existing operations and greenfield and brownfield developments, including construction, commissioning, energisation and transition to operations.
  • Strengthen critical-risk management, contractor safety, electrical safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness and incident prevention.
  • Ensure compliance with Malaysian HSE legislation and applicable international standards, while maintaining effective relationships with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
  • Lead customer audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with senior leadership, Engineering, Operations and Project teams to integrate HSE into business decisions and operational planning.
  • Drive talent development, succession planning and a consistent, high-performing safety culture across the organisation



The Successful Applicant

A successful HSE Director should have:

  • A degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
  • Extensive progressive HSE experience, including at least five years in senior leadership roles managing HSE managers and multi-site teams.
  • Proven experience overseeing HSE across operational facilities and major greenfield or brownfield development, expansion or commissioning projects.
  • Demonstrated success in leading, integrating or transforming established HSE organisations and improving safety culture and performance.
  • Strong knowledge of Malaysian HSE legislation, risk management, regulatory compliance and ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
  • Experience in complex operating environments such as semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, oil and gas refinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation or other process-intensive industries.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, customers, regulators and contractors.
  • Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH, CSP, CRSP or equivalent are advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • A senior country-level leadership role with significant influence over HSE strategy and organisational development.
  • The opportunity to lead and strengthen an established team across operating facilities and major development projects.
  • Regional exposure and collaboration with group leadership and key business stakeholders.
  • The opportunity to shape a consistent, high-performing HSE organisation while supporting the business's long-term expansion.



Note: Open to Malaysian citizens and candidates who currently hold a valid visa or work authorization permitting them to work in Malaysia

Contact
Terri Tan
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7125385
Phone number
6012 329 1378

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Compliance / EHS
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Johor Bahru
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Terri Tan
Consultant contact
6012 329 1378
Job Reference
JN-102026-7125385

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