Sustainability Engineer (Freshgraduate encouraged to apply)

About Our Client

Our client is a distinguished global leader in the manufacturing sector and a prominent constituent of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE450. Headquartered in their corporate hub, they are dedicated to driving large-scale industrial excellence through a robust commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation.

Job Summary

As a Sustainability Engineer within the Group Sustainability team, you will be pivotal in shaping the organization’s green roadmap. You will bridge the gap between corporate strategy and plant operations, ensuring data-driven compliance and pioneering new initiatives in carbon footprint reduction and social responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Monitoring: Plan and oversee sustainability management activities across the entire Group of companies to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
  

• Data Governance: Lead the collection and collation of qualitative and quantitative sustainability data to support transparent reporting and performance tracking.
  

• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular site assessments to identify implementation gaps and advise management on corrective actions for regulatory compliance.
  

• Operational Integration: Collaborate directly with plant operation teams to develop and execute actionable sustainability roadmaps.
  

• Environmental Conservation: Spearhead improvements in resource management, including water security, air pollution control, recycling, and waste reduction.
  

• Research & Innovation: Identify and investigate critical areas such as renewable energy, climate change, and carbon footprint optimization.
  

• Social Impact & Advocacy: Analyze human influence on the environment and advise departments on human rights and social impact requirements.
  

• Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a consultant to internal policymakers regarding environmental best practices and emerging global standards.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or a related Sustainability field.
  

• Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience in the environmental or sustainability sector. Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply. Internship experience in ESG, carbon footprinting, or ISO standards is a plus.
  

• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with local and international environmental standards, with specific expertise in Climate Change, Pollution Control, and Resource Management.
  

• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset with creative problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
  

• Communication: Proficiency in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential for technical reporting; the ability to speak Mandarin is a significant advantage.
  

• Mobility: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and a willingness to travel to various sites as required.