ESH Lead | Calaca, Batangas

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation; Calaca; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation seeks an experienced ESH leader to oversee the implementation of the company's Environment, Safety and Health programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations and management system requirements.

You will supervise Safety Officers, Pollution Control Officer, and Occupational Health Nurse in driving regulatory compliance, incident prevention, environmental protection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental or engineering discipline.
• Professional license or accreditation preferred.
• Experience leading ESH programs and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of ESH programs to meet laws and company policy.
• Oversee Safety Officers, PCO, and Occupational Health Nurse to ensure compliance.
• Drive regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and environmental protection.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and management reviews.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and initiate improvements.
• Ensure timely submission of DENR, DOLE, and other regulatory reports.
• Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
• Support ESG objectives and sustainability initiatives.
• Supervise ESH and ESG personnel and develop competency.
• Liaise with government agencies and stakeholders on compliance.
• Review data, trends, and interventions to improve outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Professional license

Tools

ISO management systems

Job description

Responsible for leading and supervising the implementation of the company's Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational safety and health regulations, company policies, and management system requirements. Oversees the Safety Officers, Pollution Control Officer, and Occupational Health Nurse in driving regulatory compliance, incident prevention, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports sustainability and ESG objectives by promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence while safeguarding the organization's people, assets, reputation, and business continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure continuous certification and compliance with management system standards: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety), UKCARES, and ISO 17025 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories)

• Supervise department personnel in implementing management systems at both newly acquired and existing operational sites

• Assure plant site compliance with certification requirements and recommend corrective and preventive improvements

• Assist the Management Representative (Admin Manager) during all external audits conducted by certification bodies

• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental, safety, and labor regulations, including DENR, DOLE, LGUs, BFP, and NWRB requirements

• Ensure the timely submission of all DENR and DOLE reportorial requirements, such as SMR, CMR, WAIR, and Annual Environmental Reports

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs aligned with Philippine laws and company policies

• Guide and supervise Safety Officers, Occupational Health Officers, and Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) in fulfilling their regulatory duties

• Review and analyze safety statistics, incidents, near-misses, and performance indicators to identify trends and recommend interventions

• Supervise and mentor ESH and ESG personnel, ensuring competency development, accountability, and effective performance

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Nursing, or other related discipline

• College graduate with Professional license

• Accredited Safety Practitioner / Safety Officer 3 or 4 under DOLE

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Environment, Safety and Health within a manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering environment

• At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity leading ESH personnel

• Demonstrated experience in ISO management systems, regulatory compliance, government liaison, incident investigation and audit coordination

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is preferred

• Certified Pollution Control Officer (PCO) under DENR preferred