Environmental Safety Specialist (PCO)

Aboitiz Power Corporation; Tagum; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower seeks an Environmental Safety Specialist (PCO) to lead environmental compliance, hazardous chemical management, and permitting across our distribution sites. You will drive regulatory reporting and audits to ensure operations meet DENR-EMB requirements and IMS standards.

The role requires a DENR-EMB accredited PCO with at least two years in environmental management, and a track record of liaising with government inspectors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science field.
• Accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO) by DENR-EMB; Registered Engineer preferred.
• At least two years of experience in environmental management or industrial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Environmental compliance & permitting management with DENR, EMB, DOH, and LGUs.
• Regular monitoring and inspections of environmental hazards across sites.
• Management of hazardous chemicals—handling, storage, transport, disposal per legal IMS rules.
• Ensure compliance with solid waste laws and corporate sustainability practices.
• Conduct environmental audits and propose mitigation plans.

Skills

Environmental Steward

Regulatory Compliance Expert

Detail-Oriented Auditor

Diplomatic LGU & Government Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science

Pollution Control Officer (PCO) accredited by DENR-EMB

Registered Engineer preferred

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Company: Davao Light and Power Co., Inc.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Title: Environmental Safety Specialist (PCO)

Job Level: Confidential

Business Unit: Davao and Power Co., Inc.

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As an Environmental Safety Specialist (PCO), you will serve as the primary technical specialist responsible for environmental compliance, hazardous chemical and waste management, and environmental permitting .

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Environmental Compliance & Permitting:

Manage and secure all environmental permits, clearances, and regulatory compliance reports required by DENR, EMB, DOH, and LGUs .

Conduct regular monitoring and inspections of environmental and chemical hazards across distribution sites and facilities .

Manage hazardous chemical and materials handling, storage, transport, and disposal in accordance with legal requirements and IMS procedures .

Ensure strict adherence to environmental solid waste management laws and corporate sustainability practices .

Conduct environmental audits and inspections to evaluate operational compliance and recommend mitigation plans .

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

Environmental Steward: Deeply committed to environmental protection, waste minimization, and sustainable industrial practices .

Regulatory Compliance Expert: Meticulous in managing complex DENR/EMB permitting timelines and compliance documentation .

Detail-Oriented Auditor: Thorough when assessing chemical storage, hazardous waste disposal, and facility environmental risks .

Diplomatic LGU & Government Liaison: Skilled at building strong relationships with government inspectors and community stakeholders .

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or related science field .

License / Accreditation: Accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO) by DENR-EMB; Registered Engineer preferred .

Professional Experience: At least two (2) years of work experience in environmental management, hazardous waste handling, or industrial compliance .

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services . We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country . We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities .