The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer (Safety Officer 4 Level) will be responsible for ensuring the companyu0027s full compliance with all relevant Philippine Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and environmental regulations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring HSE programs and initiatives across all Philippine entities, promoting a strong safety culture, and minimizing environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities:
I. Health & Safety Compliance (Occupational Safety and Health Standards):
- Ensure strict adherence to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH Standards) and other relevant OSH laws and regulations in the Philippines.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive OSH programs, policies, and procedures (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Safety).
- Identify, assess and mitigate safety (physical and psychosocial) risks and environmental risks associated with Microsourcingu0027s business activities and regularly review control measures for identified risks.
- Investigate all workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence. Prepare and submit required incident reports to DOLE and ensure internal reporting of incidents.
- Maintain, monitor and regularly review Microsourcingu0027s health, safety and environment ticketing system.
- Organize and conduct regular OSH trainings (e.g., Basic OSH, Fire Safety, First Aid, Ergonomics) for all employees, supervisors, and contractors to enhance safety awareness and competency.
- Undertake audits of OSH training and compliance requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Manage and maintain all OSH-related records, permits, and documentation as required by law.
- Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with OSH standards.
- Serve as the companyu0027s designated Safety Officer, oversee the safety committee ensuring the safety committee is functional, effective and meeting at the frequency required by OSH laws.
- Ensure the provision and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) across all operations.
- Ensure safety notice boards have mandatory safety notices required by applicable laws and contained relevant and current safety information.
II. Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in the Philippines, including but not limited to:
- Republic Act (RA) 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
- RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act)
- RA 6969 (Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act)
- RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act)
- Presidential Decree (PD) 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System)
- Relevant Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Orders (DAOs) and other implementing rules and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor environmental management programs (e.g., waste management, wastewater treatment, air emission control, energy conservation).
- Contribute to environmental risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and submit all required environmental reports to DENR (e.g., Self-Monitoring Report - SMR, Pollution Control Officer Report).
- Manage environmental permits and licenses, ensuring timely renewal and compliance with conditions.
- Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among employees.
- Serve as the companyu0027s designated Pollution Control Officer (PCO), if qualified and necessary.
- Contribute to Microsourcingu0027s annual GHG emissions reporting including collating data and entering data in Microsourcings GHG inventory.
- Where required assist with client GHG data reporting and questionnaires.
III. HSE Program Rollout & Culture Building:
- Actively participate in the development and rollout of company-wide HSE strategies and initiatives within all Philippine entities.
- Promote a proactive and positive HSE culture through awareness campaigns, communication, and employee engagement activities.
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate HSE requirements into operational processes and project planning.
- Regularly communicate HSE performance, challenges, and improvements to management and employees.
- Stay updated on new and amended Philippine OSH and environmental laws and regulations, and advise management on necessary adjustments.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for fire, medical emergencies, chemical spills, and other potential incidents.
Core Competencies:Leadership . Provide leadership & support for direct reports, appraise their performance (If applicable)
. Ensure team & individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met (if applicable)
. Role model & hold others accountable for demonstrating our values & behaviours
. Lead function, team, self & others through change, whilst maintaining operational effectiveness
. Drive improvements in function / team
. Drive & implement innovation & improvement in function/team
Systems Processes & Policy . Ensure all policies & procedures are adhered to, including compliance obligations
. Implement functional organisational design & optimal workforce planning
. Ensure key function policies are in place & are current
. Drive & implement operational excellence in function / line of business
. Ensure compliance within function / line of business
Communication . Ability to articulate safety concepts, advice and solutions clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders.
. Implement and maintain OSH committees to enable Microsourcing to meet consultation obligations.
. Actively promote Microsourcingu0027s safety and wellbeing policies and initiatives to employees.
Client & Stakeholders . Establish & maintain effective working relationships with Managers & peers, employees & key stakeholders
. Establish & maintain internal & external collaborative relationships, including with functional & industry associations, managers, peers & direct reports
. Establish & manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal & external, including with functional & industry associations, vendors, Board & Executive team
Financial . Where appropriate implement & adhere to budgets & focus self & team on growth & cost management
. Focus team on growth & cost management
Ethical Standards . Sound judgement and integrity in maintaining employee, Microsourcing and client confidentiality regarding OSH matters and handling sensitive information appropriately.
