Health, Safety, and Environment Officer

MicroSourcing; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing provider is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment Officer in Manila. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with occupational safety standards, conduct training, and manage environmental impact. This role involves implementing safety programs and promoting a safety-first culture among staff. Ideal applicants should possess relevant education and experience in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Safety Officer or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of legal health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to conduct training and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OH&S standards in the workplace.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the site.
• Develop and implement HSE training programs.

Skills

Knowledge of Philippine OSH standards

Risk assessment and mitigation

Training and communication skills

Incident investigation

Education

Relevant degree or certification in health and safety

Tools

Occupational Health and Safety software

Training materials

Job description

Position: Health, Safety, and Environment Officer
Location: Manila
Work setup & shift: Onsite/ Dayshift

Why join MicroSourcing?

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer (Safety Officer 4 Level) will be responsible for ensuring the company's full compliance with all relevant Philippine Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and environmental regulations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring HSE programs and initiatives across all Philippine entities, promoting a strong safety culture, and minimizing environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Health & Safety Compliance (Occupational Safety and Health Standards):

• Ensure strict adherence to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH Standards) and other relevant OSH laws and regulations in the Philippines.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive OSH programs, policies, and procedures (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Safety).
• Identify, assess and mitigate safety (physical and psychosocial) risks and environmental risks associated with Microsourcing’s business activities and regularly review control measures for identified risks.
• Investigate all workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence. Prepare and submit required incident reports to DOLE and ensure internal reporting of incidents.
• Maintain, monitor and regularly review Microsourcing’s health, safety and environment ticketing system.
• Organize and conduct regular OSH trainings (e.g., Basic OSH, Fire Safety, First Aid, Ergonomics) for all employees, supervisors, and contractors to enhance safety awareness and competency.
• Undertake audits of OSH training and compliance requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage and maintain all OSH-related records, permits, and documentation as required by law.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with OSH standards.
• Serve as the company's designated Safety Officer, oversee the safety committee ensuring the safety committee is functional, effective and meeting at the frequency required by OSH laws.
• Ensure the provision and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) across all operations.
• Ensure safety notice boards have mandatory safety notices required by applicable laws and contained relevant and current safety information.

II. Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in the Philippines, including but not limited to:
  • Republic Act (RA) 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
  • RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act)
  • RA 6969 (Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act)
  • RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act)
  • Presidential Decree (PD) 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System)
  • Relevant Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Orders (DAOs) and other implementing rules and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental management programs (e.g., waste management, wastewater treatment, air emission control, energy conservation).
• Contribute to environmental risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and submit all required environmental reports to DENR (e.g., Self-Monitoring Report - SMR, Pollution Control Officer Report).
• Manage environmental permits and licenses, ensuring timely renewal and compliance with conditions.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among employees.
• Serve as the company's designated Pollution Control Officer (PCO), if qualified and necessary.
• Contribute to Microsourcing’s annual GHG emissions reporting including collating data and entering data in Microsourcing's GHG inventory.
• Where required assist with client GHG data reporting and questionnaires.

III. HSE Program Rollout & Culture Building:

• Actively participate in the development and rollout of company-wide HSE strategies and initiatives within all Philippine entities.
• Promote a proactive and positive HSE culture through awareness campaigns, communication, and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate HSE requirements into operational processes and project planning.
• Regularly communicate HSE performance, challenges, and improvements to management and employees.
• Stay updated on new and amended Philippine OSH and environmental laws and regulations, and advise management on necessary adjustments.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for fire, medical emergencies, chemical spills, and other potential incidents.

Core Competencies:

Leadership

Provide leadership & support for direct reports, appraise their performance (If applicable)

Ensure team & individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met (if applicable)

Role model & hold others accountable for demonstrating our values & behaviours

Lead function, team, self & others through change, whilst maintaining operational effectiveness

Drive improvements in function / team

Drive & implement innovation & improvement in function/team

Systems Processes & Policy

Ensure all policies & procedures are adhered to, including compliance obligations

Implement functional organisational design & optimal workforce planning

Ensure key function policies are in place & are current

Drive & implement operational excellence in function / line of business

Ensure compliance within function / line of business

Communication

Ability to articulate safety concepts, advice and solutions clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders.

Implement and maintain OSH committees to enable Microsourcing to meet consultation obligations.

Actively promote Microsourcing’s safety and wellbeing policies and initiatives to employees.

Establish & maintain effective working relationships with Managers & peers, employees & key stakeholders

Establish & maintain internal & external collaborative relationships, including with functional & industry associations, managers, peers & direct reports

Establish & manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal & external, including with functional & industry associations, vendors, Board & Executive team

Financial

Where appropriate implement & adhere to budgets & focus self & team on growth & cost management

Focus team on growth & cost management

Ethical Standards

Sound judgement and integrity in maintaining employee, Microsourcing and client confidentiality regarding OSH matters and handling sensitive information appropriately.

At MicroSourcing, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.