Safety Officer - Quezon City

Job Description

1. Plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the section.
2. Participates in the development and communication of company policies and guidelines to direct reports for implementation.
3. Executes management policies; appoints, disciplines or dismisses subordinate employees (hires and fires); further, the incumbent's suggestions/ recommendations on the change of an employee's status is given notable weight.
4. Ensures compliance of all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certifications.
5. Plans, develops, review and implement accident and disaster prevention programs including safety awards and other employee engagement programs.
6. Formulates safety and other policies and procedures in coordination with CSHC and other business units. These also include safety implementation in critical activities (i.e. confined space, high voltage electrical works, underwater work, and the like) inside Maynilad facilities and worksite.
7. Maintains records and reports covering all aspects of the Safety programs including compliance on OSH related permits and clearance in their cluster.
8. Convenes the review committee to discuss, review and resolve any accidents and/or incident.
9. Ensures the workability and availability of all firefighting and emergency equipment of Maynilad.
10. Conducts safety training on emergency and/or rescue to employees and contractors as needed.
11. Conducts Annual Emergency Preparedness program and other risks management activities.
12. Manages the actual implementation of Emergency Preparedness Program and other risks management activities and mobilizes needed resources for emergency response, disaster relief and evacuation activities.
13. Collaborates with government and other agencies regarding the Company emergency preparedness programs.
14. Attends safety meetings, seminars and or training as required by BWC-DOLE and by other government and foreign regulatory bodies.
15. Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of any four (4) year course, preferably Civil/Sanitary/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 80 hours of advanced Occupational Safety and Health trainings given by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) or other accredited training institutions

• With at least four (4) years of relevant work experience
• With at least two (2) years of supervisory work experience

• Knowledgeable in Occupational Safety and Health Administration/International Organization for Standardization (OSHA/ISO) standards and requirements, occupational safety techniques, methods and procedures
• Knowledgeable in standard practices, processes, tools, equipment, and materials related to industrial plant operations Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate work assignments to Safety Inspectors either directly or through other Officers/Supervisors Ability to interpret and apply standards, laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficient in MS Office
• High problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Driving skills is an advantage

• With high customer service orientation
• With strong ethical values
• Must be organized and systematic
• Must be able to work in a highly demanding and pressured work environment
• Must be results-driven and proactive
• Must be able to exercise great initiative and independent judgment
• Must be attentive to details and have excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Must be able to assist in rescue operations and working on confined spaces
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines