Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Location: Naga City, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
Job Level: Specialist
Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, you will provide a safer working environment by recommending, implementing, and evaluating health programs designed to prevent or limit occupational risks and hazards for our employees and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with the Safety Team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Health Program Administration: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate annual Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) training to ensure certified first aiders are available on site at all times. Coordinate quarterly health and wellness programs with relevant resource persons.

• Employee Health Monitoring and First Aid: Monitor employee illnesses and injuries, analyze monthly health data, provide immediate first aid, and oversee the medical monitoring and care of employees requiring regular health attention. Dispense doctor-prescribed medications as appropriate.

• Medical Examinations and Inventory Management: Facilitate pre-employment and annual physical examinations for employees. Maintain adequate inventory of first-aid kits, clinic supplies, medications, and emergency response equipment.

• Employee Welfare and Benefits Administration: Conduct home and hospital visits for employees on prolonged medical leave. Coordinate medical claims, benefits, healthcare services, and employee assistance with HMOs, healthcare providers, company insurance providers, and government agencies, including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.

• Occupational Health Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential employee medical records, update emergency hospital contact lists, monitor the fitness of contract workers for their assigned tasks in coordination with service providers, and prepare annual occupational health reports and other health-related documents for submission to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

• Plant Sanitation and Clinic Management: Coordinate with the Administration Department to implement hygiene and sanitation programs for the plant and its surroundings. Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization through the implementation of 5S.

• EHS and Management System Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, and Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Information Security Management System requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001), and ISO 27001.

• Other Duties: Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

What You Will Need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

• License: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Experience: At least 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in occupational health, preferably in an industrial or power plant setting.

• Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management systems and Environmental Management Systems.

• Technical and Operational Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with basic power plant operations, Safe Systems of Work, including Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), risk management, emergency preparedness and response, and incident investigation.

• Communication and Coordination Skills: Ability to coordinate effectively with employees, healthcare providers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to support employee health, safety, and welfare.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.

• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.

• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.

• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training. 

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.