Safety Officer II

Austal Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Philippines is seeking a Safety Officer to ensure shipyard activities comply with HSE procedures and legal requirements. You will perform inspections, approve work permits, and conduct audits while coordinating with supervisors, contractors, and workers.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, incident prevention, and proactive safety management, including toolbox talks and internal trainings. DOLE-aligned certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 40-hour BOSH training as prescribed by DOLE.
• Minimum 3 years in a safety-related role in industrial settings.
• Identify basic hazards and assist in safety protocol implementation.
• Calm, professional demeanor for incident response.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and coordination with responders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to promote safety.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint for reporting.
• Ability to conduct toolbox talks and basic safety orientations.
• Experience in internal safety trainings such as Working at Heights and Confined Space.
• First Aider certification completed through a DOLE-accredited provider.
• Knowledge of Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, work permit approvals, audits, and observations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and workers on safety improvements.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks and orientations.
• Support internal safety trainings such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, and Hot Works.

Skills

Safety experience

Hazard identification

Incident response

Emergency coordination

Communication skills

Safety trainings delivery

Toolbox talks

HIRAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering or related

First Aid Training (DOLE-accredited)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is responsible for conducting routine inspections, work permit approval, audits, and observations to ensure that all work activities within the shipyard operations are carried out in accordance with established Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, policies, and legal requirements.

The role involves identifying unsafe conditions, practices, and potential hazards while working closely with supervisors, contractors, and workers to recommend practical corrective actions and improvements.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

• Must have completed the 40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training prescribed by DOLE through an accredited training provider.
• 3 years of experience in a safety-related role, ideally in shipbuilding, ship repair, or other industrial settings.
• Ability to identify basic hazards and assist in implementing workplace safety protocols.
• Demonstrates a calm and professional demeanor, especially when supporting incident response.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response procedures and can coordinate with emergency responders (e.g., first-aiders, fire brigade).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to promote safety awareness among workers and contractors.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to conduct toolbox talks or basic safety orientations.
• Ability to conduct internal safety trainings such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, Hot Works, Mandatory 8-Hours and other industry-relevant trainings
• At least a certified First Aider must have completed a First Aid Training Course conducted by a DOLE-accredited training provider.
• Knowledgeable in conducting HIRAC able to perform Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC) as part of proactive safety management and incident prevention.

Note: Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application letter and detailed resume (showing relevant evidence where above duties have been performed)
• Copy of Bachelors and/or Masters Degree (whichever is applicable)
• Any other relevant licenses and certifications

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.