Ericsson is one of the world's leading telecommunications technology and services companies. In the Market Area SouthEast Asia, Oceania and India (called as MOAI internally), our teams design, deploy and support the network infrastructure, software and managed services that power digital connectivity across the region. Our workforce operates across field environments, customer sites, laboratories, remote locations and home-based settings across multiple jurisdictions, and we are looking for an experienced EHS leader to take full ownership of the function responsible for their health, safety and wellbeing.
The Scope
The risk landscape this role governs is physical, psychosocial and environmental. Field operations carry acute physical injury risk including working at height, confined space entry, live electrical work and RF-EME exposure, in work environments Ericsson doesn't always control. The office and remote workforce carries psychosocial and ergonomic risk profiles that are equally demanding, if less visible. Environmental compliance obligations span all jurisdictions, covering hazardous materials, waste management and ESG reporting commitments that are growing in regulatory and commercial significance. Multiple jurisdictions; Distinct regulatory landscapes; One function that must hold all of it with authority.
Ericsson brings strong global frameworks, genuine leadership commitment to EHS, and the resources of a well-established multinational, including a management system built to ISO 45001 principles. What this role adds is the leader who can close the gap between system and practice: embedding psychosocial risk governance with the same rigour applied to physical safety, strengthening contractor maturity across a complex supply chain, and positioning EHS as a genuine input to commercial decisions rather than a review that happens after the fact.
The position reports to the Head of Network Operations (NEO) - MOAI and operates as the senior EHS authority for the business. Shaping decisions before commitments are made, not after, is central to how this role is expected to operate. The positions works closely with the Global Head and Vice President Health Safety and wellbeing to ensure alignment with the global strategy and tactical agenda.
What you will do
The role requires balancing rapid growth, varying regulatory maturity, labor market dynamics, and increasing stakeholder expectations around sustainability-all while managing a geographically dispersed organization.
- EHS strategy for NEO - MOAI, grounded in Ericsson's global framework and calibrated to the specific risk profile of the region
- Serious injury and fatality prevention including critical control verification, precursor monitoring and field leadership presence
- Psychosocial risk governance across all MOAI - NEO jurisdictions, meeting current and strengthening regulatory obligations
- Workers' compensation performance across MOAI, covering premium, claims and return to work
- A small specialist team, with the scope to lead, develop and shape it.
The leadership attributes we are looking for:
- Cultural Intelligence & Adaptability
- Strategic Vision with Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Influence & Communication
- Business Acumen & Risk Management
- Coaching & Change Leadership
The Skills You Bring
- Senior EHS leadership at MOAI level, with genuine familiarity with MOAI operating environments. You've designed psychosocial risk programs, led organisations through serious incidents and regulatory scrutiny, and carried real accountability for workers' compensation outcomes. You understand high-risk field operations and the contractor governance that goes with them.
- Equally important is what you bring as a leader: the credibility to influence senior stakeholders, the courage to raise uncomfortable risks, and the ability to drive outcomes without direct authority over every part of the business.
- A degree in Engineering, OHS, Environmental Management or a related discipline is required. Where your track record clearly reflects the demands of this role, it will carry real weight in our assessment.
- A certification such as NEBOSH, CSP, CEP etc. is preferred.
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Primary country and city: Malaysia (MY) || Bandar Sunway
Job details: Environment, Health and Safety Expertise
Job Stage: Job Stage 9
Primary Recruiter: Sushmita Centeno
Hiring Manager: Pradeep Kotnala
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, OHS, Environmental Management or related discipline
- Senior EHS leadership experience at regional/MOAI level with familiarity of MOAI operating environments
- Experience designing and implementing psychosocial risk governance programs
- Proven track record in serious injury and fatality prevention, incident response and contractor governance in high-risk field operations
- Accountability for workers' compensation performance including premium, claims and return-to-work programs
- Experience with ISO 45001-based management systems and environmental compliance (hazardous materials, waste management, ESG reporting)
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive change, and provide coaching and operational leadership
- Experience leading and developing a small specialist EHS team
- Certification such as NEBOSH, CSP, CEP
- Ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory landscapes
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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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