Pollution Control Officer

ib vogt GmbH; Ajuy; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

International working environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

ib vogt GmbH in the Philippines seeks a Pollution Control Officer to ensure environmental compliance from site prep to commissioning of solar projects. You will coordinate with the E&S team, prepare reports, implement control measures, and train staff on sustainability practices.

The role involves monitoring emissions and waste, handling permits, and driving continuous environmental improvements within regulatory limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as Pollution Control Officer; solar plant experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Philippine environmental laws and permit processes.
• Competent in pollution control, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and DENR-EMB reporting.
• Experience in waste management and pollution prevention.
• Certification as Pollution Control Officer with 40-hour basic training.
• OSH/COSH certifications are a plus.
• Fluent in English and Ilonggo.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations for air, water, and noise.
• Coordinate environmental impact assessments and audits with third parties or authorities.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and permits to regulatory authorities.
• Develop and implement pollution control strategies to minimize impact.
• Monitor emissions, effluent, and waste management within regulatory limits.
• Provide staff training on environmental policies and pollution control.
• Promote waste minimization and energy conservation.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Develop emergency response procedures with E&S Manager.
• Coordinate with contractors to monitor the Environment Management Plan.

Skills

Pollution control

Environmental regulations

Environmental monitoring

English proficiency

Ilonggo language

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Job Description

The Pollution Control Officer is responsible to ensure that all environmental aspects of a solar power project from site preparation to commissioning are compliant with environmental laws, company policies, and sustainability targets.

1. Ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations, specifically in air, water, and noise pollution control.

2. Coordinate with the Company E&S Manager in conducting environmental impact assessments and audits by a third party and/or local authorities to identify potential risks and areas for improvement, including environmental compliance requirements.

3. Prepare and submit required environmental reports and permits to regulatory authorities.

4. Develop and implement pollution control strategies and action plans to minimize environmental impact.

5. Implement regular monitoring emissions, effluent, and waste management systems to ensure they are within regulatory limits.

6. Provide training to staff on environmental policies and pollution control measures.

7. Promote awareness on waste minimization, energy conservation, and eco-friendly practices.

8. Investigate and respond to environmental incidents or violations, implementing corrective actions.

9. Coordinate in developing and maintaining emergency response procedures for environmental hazards with the Company E&S Manager.

10. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance and proper monitoring of Environment Management Plan.

Qualifications

1.Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Electrical Engineering.

2.Minimum 1 year of experience as Pollution Control Officer. Experience in a solar power plant is an advantage.

4. Knowledgeable of Philippine Environmental Laws and Regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc), including permitting process and requirements for discharge permit, emmission testing, as well compliances with ECC conditions.

5. Technically knowledgeable and competent in pollution control, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.

6. Environmental monitoring and reporting skills including familiarity with the reporting process and requirements with DENR-EMB.

7. Experience in pollution prevention and waste management.

8. Must be a certified Pollution Control Officer with completed 40-hour Basic PCO training course.

9. Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) and Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) certifications an added advantage.

10. Fluent in English and Ilonggo (local dialect)

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and otherexciting benefits

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.