Pollution Control Officer

DATEM INC.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

DATEM INC. is seeking an Environmental Officer to manage the Environmental Management System (EMS) responsibilities on-site. The role includes preparing and submitting EMS documents, monitoring regulatory obligations, and coordinating with DENR/LLDA for environmental issues.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree related to environment or construction and at least 3 years of experience in construction and environmental fields, with familiarity of DENR issuances and waste management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or environment.
• Completion of 40-hrs Pollution Control Officer training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and monitor EMS documents.
• Identify and schedule environmental compliance obligations.
• Establish, monitor, and update environmental objectives and programs.
• Plan and monitor on-site controls to meet legal requirements.
• Conduct on-site environmental tests and ensure proper waste management.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

On-site inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environment/construction

40-hrs Pollution Control Officer training

Job description

General Duties and Responsibilities

Regular Duties

• Preparation, submission, monitoring, and timely update of applicable documents pertaining to the Environmental Management System (EMS).

• Identification, scheduling, and timely update of all applicable environmental compliance obligations.

• Identification of all significant aspects and impacts based on the scope of works, as well as establishment, monitoring and timely update of environmental objectives and programs.

• Planning, implementation, and monitoring of all required on-site controls and facilities to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.

• Ensuring that all necessary tests are conducted based on their prescribed frequencies.

• Registration of chemical products to be used and submission to the Environment Coordinator for such product to be included in the List of Approved Chemicals.

• Application of required environmental permits and timely submission of self-monitoring reports.

• Serve as liaison officer with DENR and/or LLDA to address environment-related issues on site.

• Coordination with different stakeholders when it comes to proper disposal of on-site waste (including hazardous waste), as well as relevant water and air tests.

• Conduct daily inspections on environmental measures and compliance on site.

• Preparation and submission of monthly environmental statistics to the Environment Coordinator.

• Attendance in monthly EHS meetings which may from time to time be called by management.

• Facilitate all applicable environmental trainings / drills that need to be conducted as required by law.

• Immediately prepare and submit incident report for environment-related incidents/accidents.

• Attendance to IMS internal / external audits whenever necessary.

Qualification and Skills Requirement

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree of any course related to construction and environment.

• With Completed the 40-hrs basic training for Pollution Control Officers is preferred.

Work Experience:

• With at least three (3) years of experience in construction and environmental fields.

Technical Competencies:

• Familiar with RA 8749, RA 9275, RA 6969 and other DENR issuances.

• Familiarity with existing environmental laws is an advantage.

• Competent in environmental monitoring (air, water, waste).

• Ability to prepare and submit compliance monitoring and reports.

• Knowledgeable in waste management.