EHS Specialist - Davao City

ARBEIT INFOTECH INC.; Davao City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

ARBEIT INFOTECH INC. in the Philippines is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support project delivery and ensure regulatory and client EHS requirements are met.

You will lead compliance checks, risk assessments, incident reporting, and training, helping to maintain safe operations across sites. This role collaborates with project teams and suppliers to promote Target Zero culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Minimum of 2 years’ EHS experience in compliance, inspections, or risk assessments.
• Exposure to telecoms, energy, construction, or industrial operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS compliance checks for projects and sites.
• Assist incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct EHS training and toolbox talks for teams.
• Maintain EHS records and KPI tracking.
• Participate in EHS risk assessments and control implementation.
• Escalate unsafe conditions and non-compliances.

Skills

Workplace Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Incident Reporting

Emergency Preparedness

Data Privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental and/or Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Purpose

The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist provides operational EHS support to assigned projects and contracts. The role assists project teams in implementing legal, customer, and company EHS requirements while promoting safe work practices and supporting the Target Zero culture.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Compliance and Governance

• Implement and support the implementation of legal, customer, and company EHS requirements.

• Assist in EHS compliance checks for assigned projects and sites.

• Perform REHS and permit-to-work reviews and verifications.

• Support the implementation of applicable environmental requirements and controls.

• Maintain project EHS records and compliance requirements.

• Participate in EHS meetings, toolbox talks, and project reviews.

Operational Control and Site Assurance

• Participate in EHS inspections and site assessments.

• Support verification of the implementation of required EHS controls.

• Monitor closure of corrective and preventive actions.

• Escalate observed unsafe conditions and non-compliances.

• Provide EHS guidance to project teams and suppliers within the area of responsibility.

Risk, Incident, and Opportunity Management

• Support the preparation and maintenance of EHS project plans.

• Participate in risk assessments and implementation of control measures.

• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

• Assist in incident investigations and corrective action tracking.

• Support the identification of opportunities for EHS performance improvement.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Competence

• Support verification of EHS competencies and certifications.

• Conduct EHS inductions, awareness sessions, and training activities.

• Support onboarding of supplier and project personnel on EHS requirements.

• Maintain training and competence records.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect and maintain EHS performance data.

• Support the preparation of EHS reports and KPI tracking.

• Escalate identified risks, trends, and compliance gaps.

• Maintain project EHS documentation and records.

Awareness, Communication, and Continuous Improvement

• Promote safe work practices and EHS awareness.

• Participate in EHS campaigns and communications.

• Support the sharing of lessons learned and best practices.

• Contribute improvement ideas for EHS processes and performance.

Health, safety, and well-being are shared responsibilities of all employees and leaders. This role supports a work environment where everyone is safe, healthy, and able to perform at their best, in line with Target Zero.

Job Stage Description

This role is a professional specialist position that applies practical EHS knowledge to support project delivery and operational compliance. The role works independently on routine EHS activities while receiving guidance on more complex issues and contributes to the implementation of EHS programs, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge: Applies working knowledge of EHS principles, standards, regulations, and operational practices.

• Leadership: Accountable for own deliverables and actively contributes to project and team objectives.

• Complexity: Resolves routine EHS issues using established procedures and escalates complex matters as appropriate.

• Contribution: Contributes directly to project EHS performance, compliance, and risk reduction through effective execution of assigned responsibilities.

• Interaction: Collaborates with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, communicating EHS requirements and supporting the implementation of safe work practices.

Behaviors

• Applying Expertise and Technology

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Dependability

• Initiative

• Planning and Organizing

Global Critical Skill Areas

• Security

• Power Skills

• Environmental Sustainability

• Job Role Skills

Job Role Skills

• Workplace Safety

• Regulatory Compliance

• Risk Management

• Incident Reporting

• Emergency Preparedness

• EHS Management Systems

• Operational Planning

• Communication

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Competence Development

• Data Privacy

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or recognized formal qualification in Environmental and/or Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., Degree or Diploma in EHS, NEBOSH International Diploma, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant EHS experience or demonstrated capability in EHS compliance, inspections, risk assessment, or operational support activities.

Valuable Experience

• Exposure to telecommunications, energy, construction, manufacturing, or industrial operations.

• Experience supporting EHS activities, inspections, training, or compliance monitoring.

• Experience working in field-based operations is an advantage.