Environmental Officer

Austal Philippines; Balamban; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work environ.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Philippines is seeking an Environmental Officer (PCO) to ensure the yard stays compliant with environmental obligations, store hazardous materials safely, and segregate waste. The role includes leading audits, EMS compliance, and regulatory updates while engaging with stakeholders and emergency responders.

The candidate will drive spill prevention, implement education programs, and pursue environmental improvements in a growing shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as PCO/Environmental officer or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of DENR, PEZA and other government agency regulatory requirements.
• Exhibit professionalism in all dealings with stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and implement spill response team.
• Good time-management, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understands environmental regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement, execute, report, and continually improve the HSE internal audit and workplace inspection program, Hazardous Materials and waste management.
• Compliance to Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Regulatory compliance including provision of changes/updates of issuances/orders and its business impact.
• HSE Management System audits.
• QMS Compliance.
• Information, education, and communication program including hazard identification, assessment, and control implementation.
• Implement, execute, report, and continually improve Spill Prevention and Management, conduct spill drill, etc.
• Introduce improvement initiatives related to Environment.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Hazardous materials handling

Waste management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Basic Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Training

Job description

About the role

Responsible in ensuringthat the yard is in order, hazardous materials stored and controlled, all types of wasteand scrap are segregated and regularly disposed of, and all the internal and legal environmental obligations are complied.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement, execute, report, and continually improve theHSE internal audit and workplace inspection program, Hazardous Materials and waste management
• Compliance to Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Regulatory compliance including provision of changes/updates of issuances/orders and its business impact
• HSE Management System audits
• QMS Compliance
• Information, education, and communication program including but not limited to hazard identification, assessment, and control implementation.
• Implement, execute, report, and continually improve the Spill Prevention and Management, conduct of spill drill, etc.
• Introduce improvement initiatives related to Environment

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Essential

• At least 1 year experience as PCO/Environmental officer or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of DENR, PEZA and other government agency regulatory requirements
• Exhibit professionalism in all dealing with all stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to any emergency cases and implement effective spill response team.
• Good time-management, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Understands community responder (police, fire, etc.) organizational structure and can work within that structure during an event of emergency or spill.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to diplomatically handle stressful situations.
• Ensure the highest levels of integrity, conducting business always, in an ethical manner.
• Ability to understand environmental regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to identify and manage important issues and problems effectively.

Desirable

• 40-hour Basic Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Training
• Have attended Fire Brigade and Emergency Response training
• ISO45001 / ISO 14001 trainings
• Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.