Environmental Officer

Acciona-EEI Joint Venture; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Acciona-EEI Joint Venture is seeking an Environmental Officer to serve as one of the Project’s Pollution Control Officers (PCOs). The role ensures compliance with DENR DAO 20.4-02, PD 1586 and other environmental laws, while coordinating with EMS and project teams across disciplines.

The incumbent will conduct inspections, prepare reports, train staff, and manage permits and monitoring reports (SMRs/CMRs). Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• DENR-EMB Accredited PCO preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as PCO preferred.
• Knowledge of wastewater handling.
• Familiarity with PD1586, RA6969, RA9003, RA8749, RA9275.
• Knowledge of ADB/CDC guidelines.
• ISO14001 / EMS knowledge.
• SDS & chemical handling basics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and site observations; document findings and prepare inspection reports.
• Conduct environmental orientations for new hires, visitors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Lead internal environmental training and emergency drills.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure EMS and permit compliance.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit SMRs, CMRs, environmental registers, and incident reports.
• Participate in public consultations and coordinate with stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental protection and safety measures and management plans.
• Facilitate permits and clearances for air, wastewater, and hazardous waste facilities.
• Collaborate with HSE on policy and committee activities; report non-compliances.
• Maintain environmental records, monitoring results, permits, and training records.
• Prefer DENR-EMB Accredited PCO; Category B preferred.
• Ensure knowledge on handling or monitoring wastewater.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation and reporting

Environmental laws knowledge

ISO14001 / EMS knowledge

Wastewater handling knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The Environmental Officer shall also serve as one of the Project’s Pollution Control Officers (PCOs), with duties and responsibilities in accordance with DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 20.4-02, or the Revised Guidelines for Pollution Control Officers.

Together with the Managing Head, the Environmental Officer shall ensure compliance with the requirements of PD 1586, RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, their respective implementing rules and regulations (IRRs), other applicable environmental laws and regulations, Clark Development Corporation Guidelines, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), as applicable to the Project.

The Environmental Officer shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental inspections and site observations, document findings, prepare inspection reports, and monitor the completion and effectiveness of corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct environmental orientations for newly hired employees, visitors, clients, stakeholders, and other relevant personnel entering or participating in Project activities.
• Conduct internal environmental training, awareness programs, and environmental emergency drills, as applicable.
• Coordinate with engineers, area managers, subcontractors, and other relevant Project personnel to ensure compliance with environmental laws, permit conditions, and the Project’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Prepare environmental audit reports, document findings, and monitor the implementation and closure of corrective actions arising from audits.
• Prepare and submit the required Self-Monitoring Reports (SMRs), Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMRs), Environmental Aspect Registers, Environmental Incident Reports, and other environmental reports as required by regulatory authorities, the Client, the Consultant, or Project management.
• Participate in public consultations and coordinate with private stakeholders, affected communities, and other relevant parties on environmental matters associated with the Project.
• Assist the Project team in assessing, developing, and implementing appropriate environmental protection and safety measures, method statements, management plans, and technical reports to meet applicable regulatory and Project requirements.
• Facilitate the application, renewal, and maintenance of environmental permits and clearances for air pollution source installations, wastewater treatment and discharge facilities, hazardous waste management facilities, and other permits required for Project construction and support operations.
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team in implementing the Project’s HSE Policy, participate in HSE committee meetings, and coordinate environmental matters that require joint HSE action.
• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental permit conditions, regulatory commitments, and environmental management requirements, and promptly report significant non-compliances or environmental incidents to the appropriate Project management personnel.
• Maintain and update environmental records, monitoring results, inspection checklists, permits, training records, and other supporting documents necessary to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and Project requirements.
• Preferably DENR-EMB Accredited PCO. Preferably under Category B.
• Preferably with more than 2 years of experience as PCO.
• With competent knowledge on handling or monitoring wastewater.
• Knowledgeable with submission of Self-Monitoring Reports and Compliance Monitoring Reports.
• Knowledgeable about different environmental laws, which include but are not limited to PD1586. RA6969, RA9003,
• RA8749, RA9275. Knowledgeable of other regulations, standards, or requirements such as ADB and CDC.
• Knowledgeable in Environmental Management System/ISO14001
• Basic knowledge/Understanding of SDS & chemical handling
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written and attention to details