About this opportunity:
Lead and manage the EHSW function to ensure compliance with legal, customer and company requirements while promoting a strong safety culture and supporting operational excellence across telecom field operations.
What you will do:
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHSW programs, policies and compliance requirements
- Oversee daily governance of Permit-to-Work (PTW), Pre-Climb Check (PCC), Lone Worker and Night Work processes
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Ensure timely inspections of project sites, vehicles, PPE, tools and contractor activities
- Review and approve risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
- Lead onboarding, safety induction and competency verification for contractors and field personnel
- Prepare and present EHS performance reports to Management, customers and stakeholders
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings
- Drive EHS awareness programs, training, workshops and wellbeing initiatives
- Represent the organization in customer EHS governance meetings and regulatory engagement
- Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to the EHSW team and operational stakeholders
- Promote a proactive safety culture and act as a Compliance Ambassador across the organization
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Requirements
(a) Experience
- Minimum 5 years of EHS experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Experience in telecommunications, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other high-risk operational environments
- Hands-on experience managing contractors, field operations, permit-to-work systems and regulatory compliance
- Experience conducting incident investigations, RCA, CAPA and risk assessments
- Experience supporting ISO audits and management systems
(b) Certifications
- Certified Safety and Health Officer (SHO) registered with DOSH Malaysia (preferred)
- Incident Investigation, Risk Assessment or Train-the-Trainer certifications are an advantage
(c) Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian Occupational Safety and Health regulations
- Excellent risk assessment, incident investigation and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Ability to influence contractors and operational teams to achieve compliance
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to present performance trends to senior management and customers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital EHS reporting tools
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining high compliance standards
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Primary country and city: Malaysia (MY) || Bandar Sunway
Req ID: 786432
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of EHS experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Experience in telecommunications, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other high-risk operational environments
- Hands-on experience managing contractors, field operations, permit-to-work systems and regulatory compliance
- Experience conducting incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and risk assessments
- Experience supporting ISO audits and management systems
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian Occupational Safety and Health regulations
- Certified Safety and Health Officer (SHO) registered with DOSH Malaysia
- Incident Investigation, Risk Assessment or Train-the-Trainer certifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital EHS reporting tools
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining high compliance standards
What the Team is Saying
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer‑verified medical, dental, and vision plans, along with HSAs/FSAs and EAP/mental‑health support. Wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as part of Life at Ericsson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching that is employer‑verified, with mentions of match levels varying by time and team and pension support in some regions. This is frequently cited as a solid pillar of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as competitive in many U.S. postings, with examples up to 16 weeks maternity and 6 weeks parental/adoption at 100% pay. Family‑friendly policies and return‑to‑work support are also called out.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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