Safety Officer 3

IGWT-JAV Construction & Development Corporation; La Union; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Safety Officer. Responsibilities include developing safety programs and training personnel on safety procedures. Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of experience in construction and relevant certifications. This role emphasizes compliance with safety regulations and accident investigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experienced Safety Officer in construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction site safety protocols and best practices.
• Training in Pollution Control is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs compliant with regulations.
• Provide safety training for personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Safety protocols enforcement

Accident investigation

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Professional certification as Safety Officer III from DOLE

Certification in Construction Occupational Health and Safety (COSH)

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs and policies in compliance with Philippine regulations and international standards for construction projects.


2. Provide safety training and orientation to all personnel, including new hires, subcontractors, and visitors, on safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and hazard recognition.


3. Enforce safety rules and regulations on-site and take corrective action to address violations or unsafe practices, including issuing warnings, stop-work orders, and disciplinary measures as necessary.


4. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and contributing factors, and develop recommendations for corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Safety Officer in construction projects, preferably with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Professional certification as a Safety Officer III from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Philippines.


• Certification in Construction Occupational Health and Safety (COSH) is required.


• Pollution Control Training and/or accreditation is a must


• In-depth knowledge of construction site safety protocols, regulations, best practices.