Safety Officer (Davao)

A leading cement manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to manage health, safety, and security operations. This role is responsible for driving site-level safety systems, leading risk assessments, managing emergency response readiness, and maintaining strict compliance with national regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will serve as both a technical safety advisor and on-site Security Officer, fostering a strong safety culture across employees and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with government regulatory bodies, including DOLE-BWC, DOH, BFP, PNP, and AFP, to ensure full statutory compliance and maintain security networking.
• Serve as on-site Security Officer, facilitating site threat assessments, implementing security controls, and supporting overall protection objectives.
• Ensure all emergency response teams, protocols, and equipment are fully maintained and operational for loss prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Schedule, conduct, and document regular area inspections, job safety observations, and site hazard assessments.
• Facilitate personnel development and deliver Health, Safety, and Security (HS&S) training programs for employees and contractors.
• Provide technical advice during management meetings, assisting in the development of Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work permits.
• Verify on-site incidents via digital reporting tools and facilitate medium-level incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Monitor and execute organizational health, safety, and security strategic plans across plant operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a safety management role within a large-scale industrial organization, or 5 years in a high-stakes operational role within a safety-conscious environment.
• DOLE SO3 Certification (Certified Safety Practitioner) and Certified Security Professional (CSP) credentials are preferred.
• Active Driver's License.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, training delivery, SOP development, and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication, regulatory liaison, and technical leadership skills.

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Davao City

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