Safety Officer

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc. is seeking a Safety Officer Level 2 to ensure compliance with OSH standards across construction sites, lead safety initiatives, and support the EHSS program. The role involves audits, reporting, and coordinating with authorities.

The candidate should have COSH/First Aid training and 3–5 years of SO2 experience in construction management, with strong analytical and communication skills. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any four-year course.
• 3–5 years as Safety Officer Level 2 (SO2) in construction management or building construction.
• Completed COSH training.
• Standard First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Recommend effective control measures for accident prevention.
• Conduct safety inspections and investigate incidents; submit reports with analysis.
• Maintain accident records and coordinate actions with site supervisors.
• Assist in formulating health, safety, and security guidelines and policies.
• Submit internal EHSS reports and monitor corrective actions.
• Issue Work Stoppage Orders on construction sites per OSH standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Construction safety

Driver's license

Education

Four-year degree

COSH training

First Aid training

Job description

• Engage employees in safety initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Act as liaison between management and regulatory bodies on safety and health matters.
• Investigate workplace accidents or near-miss incidents to identify root causes and provide corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws.
• Conduct safety training sessions on topics such as safety and health orientation, fire safety awareness, emergency responses, good housekeeping, and working at heights.
• Carry out scheduled safety audits and inspections of workplaces (fabrication, warehouse, offices, barracks); prepare and submit audit/inspection reports to the EHSS Manager.
• Assist the EHSS Manager in developing and updating the company’s EHSS program.
• Act as secretariat of the project safety and health committee.
• Collaborate with local authorities and security agencies to ensure the security of the company’s facilities and personnel.
• Ensure implementation of the EHSS program across all sites to mitigate potential risks or threats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommend effective control measures for accident/injury prevention.
• Conduct safety inspections and investigate workplace accidents/injuries; submit a separate report with accident analysis for the workplace and job sites.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining an efficient accident record system and coordinate actions with site supervisors to eliminate accident causes.
• Assist in the formulation and updating of guidelines, procedures, and policies pertaining to health, safety, and workplace security.
• Submit internal EHSS reports and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Issue Work Stoppage Orders (WSO) on construction sites, when necessary, based on OSH standards and procedures.
• Serve as Secretary to the Project Health and Safety Committee (PHSC), with duties to:
• Stay abreast of latest agency memoranda, joint circulars, and implementing rules and regulations (IRRs)
• Prepare minutes of meetings
• Report the status of approved recommendations
• Notify PHSC members of meetings
• Submit reports to management on all PHSC activities and recommendations
• Conduct and coordinate all health and safety training programs/seminars for employees and employer.
• Assist government inspectors in conducting safety and health inspections and accident investigations by providing required information and documentation in accordance with OSH standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of any four-year course
• With at least 3 to 5 years of experience as Safety Officer Level 2 (SO2) in construction management or building construction, focusing on the implementation of applicable safety and health standards
• Completed training in the following:
• Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH)
• Standard First Aid

Knowledge

• Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and environmental standards
• First aid and fire safety procedures

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong management capabilities in project management, scheduling, quality assurance, and construction safety
• Holder of a valid driver’s license, with eligibility to drive a motorcycle and a car.