Safety Officer

Cobden & Carter International; Davao del Sur; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International in Davao City seeks an experienced Safety Officer to lead health, safety and security operations at our site. You will drive site safety systems, conduct risk assessments, manage emergency readiness, and ensure compliance with national regulatory bodies.

As both technical safety advisor and on-site Security Officer, you will foster a strong safety culture among employees and contractors, coordinate with regulatory bodies, and deliver HS&S training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline.
• DOLE SO3 Certification and CSP credentials are preferred but not required.
• Active Driver's License may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with government regulatory bodies to ensure full statutory compliance.
• Serve as on-site Security Officer and facilitate site threat assessments.
• Maintain emergency response readiness and equipment for loss prevention.
• Schedule and document area inspections, safety observations, and hazard assessments.
• Deliver HS&S training programs for employees and contractors.
• Provide technical safety guidance in risk assessments, JHA, SOPs, and work permits.
• Investigate incidents and perform root-cause analyses.
• Monitor health, safety, and security strategies across plant operations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

SOP development

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading cement manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to manage health, safety, and security operations. This role is responsible for driving site-level safety systems, leading risk assessments, managing emergency response readiness, and maintaining strict compliance with national regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will serve as both a technical safety advisor and on-site Security Officer, fostering a strong safety culture across employees and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with government regulatory bodies, including DOLE-BWC, DOH, BFP, PNP, and AFP, to ensure full statutory compliance and maintain security networking.
• Serve as on-site Security Officer, facilitating site threat assessments, implementing security controls, and supporting overall protection objectives.
• Ensure all emergency response teams, protocols, and equipment are fully maintained and operational for loss prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Schedule, conduct, and document regular area inspections, job safety observations, and site hazard assessments.
• Facilitate personnel development and deliver Health, Safety, and Security (HS&S) training programs for employees and contractors.
• Provide technical advice during management meetings, assisting in the development of Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work permits.
• Verify on-site incidents via digital reporting tools and facilitate medium-level incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Monitor and execute organizational health, safety, and security strategic plans across plant operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a safety management role within a large-scale industrial organization, or 5 years in a high-stakes operational role within a safety-conscious environment.
• DOLE SO3 Certification (Certified Safety Practitioner) and Certified Security Professional (CSP) credentials are preferred.
• Active Driver's License.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, training delivery, SOP development, and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication, regulatory liaison, and technical leadership skills.

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Davao City