Pollution Control Officer

Baldo Construction and Development Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Christmas gift

Company events

Opportunities for promotion

Pay raise

Promotion to permanent employee

Staff meals provided

Job summary

Baldo Construction and Development Corporation in Quezon City seeks a Pollution Control Officer (PCO) to ensure environmental compliance on construction sites. You will lead permitting, reporting, and on-site controls to meet DENR-EMB and LGU requirements.

The role emphasizes managing permits, conducting audits, and coordinating with safety and project teams to minimize environmental impact while maintaining regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2–3 years relevant experience in environmental compliance or pollution control; background in building or warehouse construction projects is preferred.
• Valid 40-Hour Basic Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Training Certificate.
• PRC Civil Engineering License (preferred / conditional).
• Working knowledge of DENR-EMB regulations, permitting procedures, and reporting standards applicable to construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Philippine environmental laws, including PTO, ECC/CNC, permits, and audits.
• Implement dust suppression, waste management, wastewater, and site inspections; monitor emissions, noise, and runoff.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports (SMR, waste reports) and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Advise project management on environmental risks and coordinate with Safety Officer to align environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

DENR-EMB regulations

Project coordination

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pay

₱20,000.00 - ₱30,000.00 per month

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Minimum 2–3 years relevant experience in environmental compliance or pollution control; background in building or warehouse construction projects is preferred.

• Valid 40-Hour Basic Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Training Certificate.

• PRC Civil Engineering License (preferred / conditional).

• Working knowledge of DENR-EMB regulations, permitting procedures, and reporting standards applicable to construction projects.

Job Description: Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Position Overview

The Pollution Control Officer (PCO) serves as the company’s designated representative for environmental compliance. This role oversees adherence to Philippine environmental laws, manages permitting and reporting, implements on-site pollution control measures, and ensures audit readiness for DENR-EMB, local government units, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Permit Management

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Philippine environmental laws, including:

• Clean Air Act (RA 8749)

• Clean Water Act (RA 9275)

• Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (RA 6969)

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

• Act as the official designated PCO; lead the preparation, application, renewal, and maintenance of the Permit to Operate (PTO).

• Facilitate processing of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) / Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC), Discharge Permit, and Hazardous Waste Generator registration.

• Maintain full inspection and audit readiness for visits from DENR, EMB, LGUs, and the client.

2. Monitoring & Operational Controls

• Implement daily dust suppression measures: water spraying, covered stockpiles, wheel washing systems, and enclosed haul trucks; conduct daily inspections for dust, excessive noise, muddy runoff, and siltation.

• Manage non-hazardous residual waste (construction debris, packaging, scrap, and non-recyclables): ensure proper segregation, on-site storage, and disposal through EMB-accredited haulers and approved facilities; maintain complete disposal records.

• Oversee safe handling, storage, labeling, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste (used oil, paints, solvents, contaminated containers) via accredited haulers and treatment facilities.

• Inspect construction equipment and vehicles regularly for smoke emissions, noise levels, and fuel/oil leaks.

• Manage on-site wastewater and sanitary facilities, including temporary toilets, wash areas, and concrete washout systems.

• Coordinate third-party sampling for air quality, noise, and water quality; review laboratory results against regulatory and permit limits.

• Verify proper secondary containment and availability of spill response kits at all fuel and chemical storage areas.

3. Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Prepare and submit the Quarterly Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) on schedule, covering dust, waste, wastewater, and noise monitoring data.

• Compile and submit the Hazardous Waste Generator Annual Report and all other required regulatory and client deliverables.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready documentation: logbooks, waste manifests, permits, inspection checklists, and monitoring records.

4. Corrective Action, Training & Advisory

• Investigate spills, leaks, community complaints, and non‑compliance incidents; develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

• Conduct environmental awareness training for workers, subcontractors, and site personnel through toolbox talks and project orientations, covering proper waste handling, spill response, and environmental policies.

• Advise project management on environmental risks, regulatory updates, and best practices in site planning; coordinate closely with the Safety Officer to align environmental and occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of construction site environmental controls: erosion and sediment control, dust and noise suppression, waste management, and wastewater treatment.

• Ability to interpret site plans, engineering drawings, and laboratory analysis reports.

• Proficient in technical writing for regulatory reports, permit applications, and correspondence.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with regulators, clients, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• Meticulous attention to detail, sound decision-making, and demonstrated accountability for compliance deadlines.

• Competency in MS Office and familiarity with basic data tracking tools.

Benefits

• Company Christmas gift

• Company events

• Opportunities for promotion

• Pay raise

• Promotion to permanent employee

• Staff meals provided