HSE Specialist

DKSH Philippines, Inc.; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Philippines, Inc. in Calamba, Laguna seeks an experienced HSSSE Manager to oversee the development and implementation of Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Environmental practices, aligning with the global DKSH safety policy and local safety standards.

You will lead compliance, audits, training, contractor management, and incident response across site operations, ensuring regulatory permits and reporting are up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience supervising teams is preferred.
• Working knowledge of local health, safety, environment regulations.
• Certified training in Health, Safety, Security, Environment and regulatory standards (BOSH, Basic PCO).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• HSSSE management and compliance for the site.
• Implement and maintain HSSSE programs and initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, prepare reports, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure regulatory permits, licenses, certifications, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain HSSSE policies and documents; support audits and inspections.
• Liaise with government agencies (DOLE, DENR, EMB, BFP, PDEA, PNP, LGUs).
• Oversee OSH program, inspections, risk assessments, and trainings.
• Coordinate PPE procurement and inventory; support investigations.
• Coordinate security, sustainability, and environmental management initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

OSH programs

Contractor management

Education

Safety certifications

Regulatory standards training

Job description

Job Summary

Manage and oversee the development/implementation of Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Environmental practices to ensure alignment with the global DKSH safety policy and local/international safety standards for the assigned site.

General Responsibilities

1. HSSSE Management and Compliance

• Implement and maintain Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Environmental programs and initiatives.
• Monitor HSSSE KPIs, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, permits, licenses, certifications, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain and update HSSSE policies, procedures, manuals, work instructions, and documented information.
• Support audits, inspections, certifications, and customer compliance requirements.
• Serve as liaison with government agencies including DOLE, DENR, EMB, BFP, PDEA, PNP, LGUs, and other regulatory bodies.

2. Occupational Health and Safety

• Implement and oversee the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Monitor compliance with OSH standards and company safety requirements.
• Coordinate safety training, toolbox meetings, orientations, and awareness campaigns.
• Manage PPE selection, procurement, issuance, monitoring, and inventory.
• Support regulatory inspections and investigations related to safety and health.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Coordinate contractor and visitor compliance with safety requirements.
• Implement and sustain programs supporting occupational safety such as Behavior-Based Safety, mistake-proofing, and other related programs/projects.

3. Environmental Management

• Serve as Pollution Control Officer.
• Monitor compliance with environmental laws including air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and chemical management regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, reports, monitoring programs, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee wastewater treatment, hazardous waste storage, solid waste management, and pollution control systems.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and environmental awareness activities.
• Support sustainability compliance requirements.

4. Incident and Emergency Management

• Lead accident, incident, near-miss, security incident, and environmental event investigations.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, corrective actions, and closure of incidents.
• Maintain Crisis Management and Emergency Response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency drills, emergency preparedness activities, and Emergency Response Team programs.
• Escalate significant incidents to management and relevant emergency response structures.

5. Security Management

• Support implementation of site security programs and procedures.
• Monitor access control, visitor management systems, CCTV surveillance, alarm systems, and security equipment.
• Coordinate with security providers and contractors regarding security performance and compliance.
• Assist investigations involving security incidents, theft, unauthorized access, and policy violations.
• Ensure compliance with site security requirements and related standards (TAPA, etc.).

6. Sustainability and Energy Management

• Support implementation of corporate sustainability initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate sustainability reporting, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement activities.
• Facilitate sustainability projects and stakeholder activities.
• Support compliance with energy efficiency and conservation requirements.
• Track and report sustainability and energy performance metrics.

7. Vendor and Contractor Management

• Manage HSSSE requirements for contractors, service providers, and outsourced vendors.
• Support vendor accreditation, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and contract requirements.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Participate in RFP preparation, technical reviews, and supplier evaluation activities.
• Monitor contractor adherence to permit-to-work and site safety requirements.

8. Facility, Equipment, and Preventive Maintenance Support

• Coordinate HSSSE-related preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment, emergency systems, and environmental facilities.
• Coordinate testing and certification of regulated equipment.
• Support implementation of facility improvement and compliance projects.
• Participate in HSSSE-related capital and improvement projects from planning through completion.

9. Documentation, Reporting, and Administration

• Maintain HSSSE records, permits, licenses, certifications, monitoring data, and regulatory reports.
• Prepare budgets, purchase requests, purchase orders, billing documentation, and expense monitoring.
• Provide timely management reports and KPI updates.
• Support internal and external audits, certifications, and customer assessments.
• Maintain document control requirements and records management systems.

Background and Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum two to three years of experience in a supervisory capacity is an advantage
• Demonstrate working knowledge, comprehension, and application of local regulations on Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Environment
• Certified training in industry Health, Safety, Security, Environment and regulatory standards. (BOSH, Basic PCO Training)
• Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken)