Construction Site Safety Officer | Lemery, Batangas

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation; Lemery; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation in Lemery, Batangas seeks a Safety Officer for a project-based role (initial one-year contract). You will advise on safety compliance, lead the Health & Safety Committee, and manage inspections, incident investigations, and training programs.

The role requires SO3 certification, BOSH/COSH or TOT, and a valid First Aider certificate, with at least two years in construction safety management. Willingness to work on site is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction safety management.
• Safety Officer Level 3 (SO3) certification is required.
• Completed BOSH/COSH and Loss Control Management (LCM) or TOT.
• Certified First Aider is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety advisor ensuring compliance with OSH standards and safety requirements.
• Act as Secretary to the Health & Safety Committee—manage meetings, minutes, action items, and reporting.
• Conduct routine inspections to eliminate hazards and update HIRAC assessments.
• Lead incident investigations, track accident data, and prepare safety reports (DOLE filings, stats).
• Lead toolbox talks, coordinate EHS training, and issue safety bulletins.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigation

Training & communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Advisory & Compliance: Serve as the primary safety advisor, ensuring full company compliance with OSH Standards and legal safety requirements.

• Committee Leadership: Act as Secretary to the Health & Safety Committee—managing meetings, minutes, action items, and reporting.

• Inspections & Risk Management: Conduct routine inspections to eliminate hazards, regularly update HIRAC assessments, and enforce Work Stoppage Orders (WSO) for high-risk, unmitigated hazards.

• Incident Management & Reporting: Lead incident investigations, track accident data, and prepare statutory safety reports (e.g., DOLE filings, monthly statistics, investigation reports).

• Training & Culture: Lead toolbox talks, coordinate employee EHS training, and issue safety bulletins and alerts.

• Emergency Preparedness: Establish and maintain the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and organize regular emergency response drills.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with subcontractors, site teams, and visiting government inspectors during compliance audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of any Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years experience in construction safety management

• Safety Officer Level 3 (SO3) certification
• Completed BOSH / COSH and Loss Control Management (LCM) or Training of Trainers (TOT)
• Certified First Aider
• Must be willing to work in Lemery, Batangas.
• This is under a project-based employment | Initial one year contract.