Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

The Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) will report to the Malaysia Hub Business Manager. You will lead all health and industrial hygiene (IH) matters across bp Malaysia.

You will collaborate with Group Health, Regional IH, HSSE, MAF partners, Country Communications, Site Managers at the Port Klang Plant, Crisis & Continuity Management teams, PC&C, health and IH vendors, and local health authorities. You will also collaborate closely with the Regional Health Manager and India-Malaysia health lead on matters related to bp’s medical policies,

processes, and strategies.

You will provide health and IH support across all bp Malaysia entities, including Finance, Technology, Customer and Products, Legal, bp Pulse and the Port Klang Plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Compliance

  • Lead the implementation of bp’s Group Standards for occupational health across Malaysia.

  • Ensure alignment with local regulations, bp’s Operating Management System (OMS), and the Office Safety Framework (OSF).

  • Monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.

• Health Risk Management

  • Provide experienced advice on leading health and IH risks, including ergonomics, travel health, wellbeing, fatigue, mental health, and medical emergency response.

  • Develop and implement country - and site-specific health mitigation protocols aligned with local laws and bp standards.

• Strategic Support

  • Support HR/PC&C, Legal, Procurement, HSSE, and leadership teams with health-related technical input.

  • Collaborate with the Regional Health Team and India-Malaysia Health hub to develop and enhance health programs aligned with global and local strategies.

  • Formulate and deliver a country health plan that addresses identified risks and meets bp’s expectations.

• Program Development & Oversight

  • Design and handle risk-based occupational health programs, including health surveillance, pandemic response, and risk communication.

  • Develop and deliver training, procedures, and policies in collaboration with Occupational Physicians and IH guides.

  • Lead internal health audits and drive gap closure initiatives.

• Vendor & Partner Management

  • Be a great partner and contracts with third-party health service providers.

  • Act as the primary contact for local and global bp health vendors.

  • Provide oversight and leadership on key health projects and initiatives.

• Operational Support

  • Support fitness-for-work assessments and health risk management programs (e.g., alcohol & drug testing, fatigue, infection control, ergonomic assessments).

  • Provide medical policy guidance to local and expatriate staff, including pre-assignment checks and global health updates.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and bp requirements, including medical confidentiality and record management.

• Health Promotion & Engagement

  • Lead health promotion initiatives based on risk profiles and emerging health threats (e.g., pandemic preparedness, dengue, Japanese encephalitis).

  • Implement and monitor office ergonomics and fatigue risk mitigation programs.

  • Support disability and case management, including return-to-work planning.

• Plant Health Oversight

  • Oversee OH and IH implementation at the Port Klang Plant.

  • Provide ongoing technical advice to support daily operations and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Health professional i.e., nurse or physician, holds or working towards recognized qualification in occupational health (e.g., certification / diploma/ degree)

• Has at least five years of professional experience working in the field of occupational health in the industry.

• Licensed to practice occupational health in the region -as/if required.
  Membership of a technical or professional body that has confirmed individual has reached a level of capability within a technical or professional field (usually but not necessarily obtained through examinations) or Formal certification that they can undertake specialist work or processes

• Strong understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994, Factories and Machinery Act, and other relevant local regulations.

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life! These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

HSSE auditing and self-verification, Industry knowledge and advocacy, OMS and bp requirements, Process safety culture, Process Safety Management, Risk Management, Safety Leadership

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.