Environmental Compliance Specialist

Role Overview

• Serves as the Pollution Control Officer (PCO) for the Research compound, overseeing regulatory compliance and permitting activities.

• Prepares, processes, and renews environmental and regulatory permits, licenses, and clearances, including but not limited to:

• DENR-EMB (e.g., ECC, Discharge Permits, Hazardous Waste Generator ID, PTO, SQI, PMPIN, PCL, CCO)

• DOLE (e.g., Permit to Operate, Certificate of Electrical Safety Inspection)

• Other agencies: LGUs, BFP, PDEA, PNP, ERC as required

• Coordinates with regulatory bodies and government agencies for inspections, compliance audits, and reporting.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of permits, inspections, laboratory results and compliance documentation

• Oversees environmental performance of the Research Compound including air emissions, wastewater, hazardous and solid waste, and chemical storage and use compliance by:

• coordinating environmental monitoring and pollution control activities

• monitoring wastewater treatment plant (WWTP/STP) operations

• ensuring proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and chemicals (including development of Chemical Management Plans)

• ensuring compliance in the use of PNP and PDEA related controlled chemicals

• Prepares, submits and files/documents the following in a timely manner:

• Self monitoring reports (SMRs)

• Compliance monitoring reports (CMRs)

• Priority Chemicals List (PCL) reports

• SQI-related chemical consumption reports

• waste generation reports

• reports that may be required by specific Chemical Control Orders (CCO)

• ERC COC report (for Standby generator set)

• Conduct orientation and/or coordinates training/learning sessions on environmental compliance for internal stakeholders. Works closely with point persons of Production, Safety, Engineering, CQA&C, MA, R&D, LM and Food Services on integrated compliance practices

• Recommend and support implementation of best practices for pollution prevention and sustainability including adaptation to changes in environmental and chemical regulations

• Provide necessary support during internal audits, root cause analysis and corrective action planning

Role Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Working knowledge in environmental compliance or permitting, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting - Philippine environmental and chemical safety laws (RA 9275, RA 8749, RA 6969, etc.)
• Skilled in preparing SMR, CMR, and related reports
• DENR-accredited PCO is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Philippine environmental and chemical safety laws (RA 9275, RA 8749, RA 6969, etc.)