Environmental Officer | Kempas

Company Background:

A leading manufacturer of prefabricated modular data center solutions, specialize in the data center and power systems industry. With R&D facilities in Shanghai and high-end manufacturing plants in Shanghai and Malaysia, it delivers innovative solutions for hyperscale data center projects globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with regulatory approval conditions and client requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and approval conditions.
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant authorities, consultants, and stakeholders on environmental matters, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on environmental reports, records, and statutory submissions as required.
• Monitor and control environmental aspects including air quality (dust and emissions), noise, vibration, wastewater, stormwater runoff, waste management, and chemical storage.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits to identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with approved environmental control measures and procedures.
• Identify environmental risks associated with construction activities and recommend effective mitigation and control measures.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints, and non-conformance events, and prepare corrective and preventive action reports.
• Coordinate and implement immediate response actions for environmental emergencies, including spills, excessive emissions, and pollution incidents.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices across the project site.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on environmental best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, monitoring data, waste tracking records, and environmental performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly and monthly environmental performance reports for project management and clients.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting related to environmental performance when required.
• Work closely with EHS Officers to ensure site activities comply with project and EHS objectives and progress according to plan.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Possess professional certifications such as CESSWI, CESWI, or CePSWaM.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction projects. Experience in large-scale infrastructure or data centre projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, regulatory compliance requirements, and environmental control measures for construction activities.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid understanding of environmental risk management and compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and external stakeholders.
• Able to independently conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong report writing, document management, and basic data analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willing to work on construction sites and conduct frequent field inspections.
• Willing to work overtime or on weekends during critical phases of the project.

Location: Kempas, Johor

Salary Range: Open for negotiation