Senior EHS Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 86844-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE:

The EHS Engineer is responsible for administering Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs across AMD's Malaysia Research & Development operations and supporting functions in Penang and Cyberjaya. This role, based in Penang, is focused on ensuring full compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements, including the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), as well as AMD corporate policies and procedures. This position will serve as the primary liaison between AMD and DOSH, supporting regulatory inspections, reporting, and engagement. The EHS Engineer will work closely with regional and global EHS teams, site leadership, and site employees to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, implement programs, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate is preferred to be a registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) under DOSH and will be passionate about driving EHS compliance and business impact. They will influence site-level strategy and execution of EHS programs while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain EHS programs in compliance with Malaysian regulations and AMD policies
• Assess risk of workers' injury and/or illness of tasks performed
• Assess risk to environment of tasks performed by workers
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOSH, including support for inspections, audits, reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Ensure compliance with requirements and applicable regulations (e.g., USECHH, Noise Exposure, Scheduled Waste)
• Conduct EHS inspections, assessments, and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Facilitate EHS committees
• Implement and manage audiometric testing programs and personnel noise monitoring, including coordination with occupational health providers
• Support industrial hygiene programs, including exposure monitoring and risk controls
• Manage scheduled waste and vendor oversight in accordance with Malaysian regulations
• Provide EHS training to employees
• Organize emergency response activities and evacuation drills
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team and Crisis Management Team
• Compile and analyze EHS metrics and risk assessment results; drive continuous improvement actions
• Partner with site operations to identify and implement safety improvements including fire and life safety compliance
• Maintain chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets
• Maintain records in accordance with regulatory and corporate requirements
• Support global EHS initiatives and programs
• Manage and forecast EHS-related budgets
• Perform other duties as required to meet compliance and operational needs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 5 years of EHS experience, preferably in Malaysia
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH (Green Book holder)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian EHS regulations
• Experience working directly with regulatory agencies (DOSH engagement strongly preferred)
• Experience with audiometric surveys, hearing conservation programs, and personnel noise exposure monitoring
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.