Safety Officer

Job Description

• Conduct regular safety inspections and workplace audits to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviours and potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), relevant regulations, client requirements and the Company's Safety, Health \& Environment (SHE) Management System.
• Implement, monitor and continuously improve safety policies, procedures and work instructions at project sites.
• Advise, educate and remind employees, supervisors, subcontractors and visitors on safe work practices and statutory safety requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments (HIRARC/JSA) and recommend appropriate control measures to eliminate or minimise risks.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, induction programmes and safety awareness campaigns for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Monitor and ensure the proper use, maintenance and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, lifting tools, electrical equipment and work areas to ensure they comply with safety requirements before use.
• Monitor work activities and enforce compliance with approved safe work procedures, method statements and Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Issue Safety Observation Reports (SOR), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and Stop Work Orders (SWO) whenever unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices are identified.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses, determine root causes and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update all safety documentation, including inspection records, incident reports, HIRARC, training records, safety statistics and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for submission to the Assistant General Manager and Management.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities including emergency drills, evacuation exercises and emergency response planning.
• Monitor subcontractors' safety performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, government authorities (e.g. DOSH/JKKP, CIDB, BOMBA) and external auditors on all matters relating to safety and health.
• Participate in internal and external SHE audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Verify that all workers possess valid competency certificates, licences and statutory certifications required for their work.
• Attend SHE Committee meetings and assist in implementing actions arising from committee discussions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through continuous coaching, communication and employee engagement.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Assistant General Manager or Management from time to time.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Academic Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety \& Health or equivalent from a recognised institution.

2. Professional Qualification

• Registered Green Book or Yellow Book holder (where applicable).
• Certified Safety and Health Officer (SHO) will be an added advantage.

3. Working Experience

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 1–3 years of working experience in construction, engineering or project site safety will be an added advantage.

4. Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Familiar with HIRARC, Incident Investigation, Permit to Work (PTW), Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Risk Assessment.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health \& Safety Management System will be an added advantage.

5. Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify, analyse and solve workplace safety issues.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong observation, leadership and decision-making skills.

6. Personal Attributes

• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Self-motivated, proactive and responsible.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Willing to travel and work at project sites when required.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Pay: RM4,000.00 per month

Education:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• construction, engineering or project site safety: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person