Full Time Head of HSE - Safety - Health Officer (SHO) Jobs, Salary up to MYR 12,000 in Purnama Solution (M) Selangor - Maukerja

Head of HSE / Safety & Health Officer (SHO)

Purnama Solution (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Base: Shah Alam Seksyen 22 Selangor
Employment: 1-Year Contract
Reporting to: CEO / COO
Travel: Regular nationwide project-site travel required

About the Role

Purnama Solution (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head of HSE / Safety & Health Officer (SHO) to establish, lead and continuously strengthen the company's Health, Safety & Environment function.

This is a corporate HSE leadership position based at Purnama's HQ in Shah Alam Seksyen 22, with regular travel to active project sites throughout Malaysia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a consistent company-wide safety management framework across Purnama's engineering and infrastructure operations, including:

• High Voltage and Power Infrastructure
• TNB-related works
• OPGW / Transmission works
• Data Centre construction
• Telecom and Fibre Infrastructure
• HDD and Underground Utilities
• Civil Construction
• Excavation and Open-Cut Works
• Roadworks and Traffic Management

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants must currently hold valid registration as a Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH/JKKP Malaysia.

Candidates without valid SHO registration will not be considered for this position.

Key ResponsibilitiesHSE Department Development & Leadership

• Establish and develop Purnama's central HSE Department.
• Develop company-wide HSE policies, procedures, standards and operating controls.
• Establish clear HSE governance across multiple projects and business divisions.
• Lead, supervise and provide technical direction to Site Safety Supervisors (SSS) and other project safety personnel.
• Establish consistent safety standards across all Purnama project locations.
• Advise CEO, COO and project leadership on significant HSE risks and corrective actions.

Site Safety & Operational Assurance

• Conduct scheduled and unannounced HSE audits and site inspections.
• Monitor project compliance with company, client and applicable statutory HSE requirements.
• Review HIRARC, JSA/JHA, RAMS, Method Statements and Permit-to-Work controls.
• Review the safety readiness of new projects before mobilisation.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and weaknesses in operational controls.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and formally closed out.

The role will oversee high-risk activities including:

• High Voltage and electrical works
• OPGW and transmission-related activities
• Working at Height
• Lifting and crane operations
• Excavation and trenching
• HDD operations
• Underground utility works
• Scaffolding
• Heavy plant and machinery
• Traffic management and roadworks
• Data Centre construction activities

Stop Work & Risk Escalation

• Exercise and support Stop Work Authority where there is a serious or imminent safety risk.
• Escalate major HSE risks directly to senior management.
• Ensure work only resumes after critical safety concerns have been adequately addressed.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations involving accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and significant near misses.
• Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor NCRs, safety observations and corrective actions until closure.
• Identify recurring trends and recommend preventive measures to management.

Competency & Compliance Management

• Establish and maintain company-wide HSE competency and certification registers.
• Monitor expiry and validity of applicable safety qualifications and competency certificates.
• Ensure personnel assigned to high-risk activities hold the required training and competency.
• Support HSE induction, toolbox programmes, refresher training and management safety awareness.

HSE Reporting & Management System

• Develop HSE KPIs and management dashboards.
• Prepare monthly HSE performance reports for CEO/COO.
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Establish inspection, audit, NCR, incident and near-miss reporting systems.
• Coordinate Safety & Health Committee activities where applicable.
• Support the implementation and development of an ISO 45001-aligned HSE Management System.

Client, Consultant & Subcontractor Management

• Represent Purnama on HSE matters with clients, consultants, main contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Attend project safety meetings when required.
• Assess subcontractor HSE capability and performance.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with Purnama's HSE requirements.
• Support project teams during client and external HSE audits.

Requirements

• Valid DOSH/JKKP registration as a Safety & Health Officer (SHO) – Mandatory.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Preferably 10 years or more relevant HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or EPC environments.
• Previous experience leading safety personnel or managing multiple project locations is strongly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of HIRARC, JSA/JHA, RAMS, PTW, Method Statements, incident investigation and corrective-action management.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian occupational safety and health requirements.
• Able to communicate confidently with workers, Site Supervisors, Project Managers, clients, consultants and senior management.
• Strong reporting, investigation and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and make sound safety decisions.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and be willing to travel regularly to project sites throughout Malaysia.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following will have an advantage:

• TNB projects
• High Voltage / Power Infrastructure
• OPGW / Transmission
• Hyperscale Data Centres
• Telecom / Fibre Infrastructure
• HDD / Underground Utilities
• Civil Construction
• Roadworks
• Working at Height
• Lifting Operations
• Heavy Plant and Machinery
• ISO 45001 implementation

The Person We Are Looking For

This position requires a field-oriented HSE leader with strong operational judgement, not someone whose experience is limited mainly to safety documentation.

The successful candidate should be comfortable:

• Visiting active construction sites regularly.
• Challenging unsafe practices professionally.
• Working closely with operations without compromising safety standards.
• Coaching and developing SSS personnel.
• Investigating incidents thoroughly.
• Identifying risks before an accident occurs.
• Communicating difficult safety issues directly to management.
• Developing practical solutions that allow work to proceed safely.
• Building systems and processes from the ground up.

Why Join Purnama?

This is an opportunity to take a key role in the development of Purnama Solution's corporate HSE Department as the company expands its activities across power, data centre, telecommunications and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish systems, develop the safety team and influence the long-term safety culture of a growing Malaysian engineering organisation.

Employment Conditions

• 1-year contract position
• Based at Purnama Solution HQ, Subang Jaya
• Regular nationwide project-site travel required
• Approved outstation travel and accommodation will be arranged or reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Contract extension or conversion may be considered based on performance and business requirements

Only candidates holding valid DOSH/JKKP SHO registration should apply.

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently registered as a Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH/JKKP Malaysia?
• Have you previously supervised SSS personnel or managed HSE across multiple project sites?

Experience:

• HSE/SHO: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Require Safety & Health Officer (SHO) – DOSH/JKKP registered (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person