HSE Officer

Job Overview

As the HSE Officer (Safety Officer Level 2 role) at Gilbarco Veeder-Root Philippines, you will provide frontline HSE support in a high-risk retail fuel environment. This role demands technical expertise in fuel retail operations, focusing on enhancing safety practices, compliance with the Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Law (RA 11058) and DOLE standards, and culture among field teams within the Gilbarco Veeder-Root business in the Philippines. You will drive operational excellence by reviewing technical documentation, conducting field activities, and fostering industry-leading standards to support our reputation in the sector, while collaborating closely with the regional EHS Team. The role requires fluency in English with proficiency in Filipino/Tagalog to effectively communicate and support local operations.

Responsibilities (List All)

Industry Leadership and Reputation:

• Support and grow Gilbarco Veeder-Root's reputation as an industry leader in HSE by engaging with Philippine national bodies such as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), as well as the Department of Energy (DOE), and advocating for best practices in retail fuel operations in accordance with Philippine regulations.
• Represent the company in external HSE forums, contributing to industry standards and initiatives specific to high-risk fuel retail environments in the Philippines.
  
  

Technical Review and Compliance:

• Provide and maintain technical reviews of all HIRAC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control) documentation, including associated work permits, related to work conducted on service station forecourts, ensuring they align with Philippine regulatory requirements (including RA 11058 and DOLE OSHS) and best practices in the retail fuel sector.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with HSE regulations relevant to fuel dispensing, storage, and maintenance activities, including Philippine OSH laws (RA 11058), fire safety standards, and Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for petroleum retail.
  
  

Culture and Frontline Support:

• Support the development of a strong and proactive HSE culture among frontline Service Technician teams through coaching, mentoring, and on-site guidance, leveraging bilingual (English/Filipino) communication skills.
• Promote awareness and adoption of HSE policies and procedures at the operational level in compliance with Philippine workplace standards.
• Promote and support the development and effective functioning of Safety and Health Committees in accordance with Philippine OSH regulations under RA 11058 and DOLE standards (required for covered workplaces based on worker count and risk level).
  
  

HSE Management Systems and Tools:

• Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose HSE management systems and tools tailored to the Gilbarco Veeder-Root business and compliant with Philippine regulations (RA 11058 and DOLE OSHS), focusing on high-risk activities in retail fuel sites.
• Collaborate with the broader HSE team and the regional EHS Team to integrate frontline insights into system improvements.
• Coach and support the business in ensuring timely, accurate and effective reporting of all HSE events including incidents (per DOLE requirements where applicable) and positive observations (AC4P or equivalent).
  
  

Audits and Inspections:

• Conduct in-field audits and inspections of service station operations to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions in line with the audit schedule and Philippine regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliant audit and inspection toolkits aligned with Philippine DOLE and DOE standards, continually improving the toolkits through monitoring industry, regulatory and business trends.
  
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance by identifying opportunities in field operations and leading initiatives to enhance safety in retail fuel settings in the Philippines.
• Partner with operational teams to implement innovative HSE solutions specific to fuel retail challenges in the Philippine market.
  
  

Essential

• Extensive hands-on experience in the retail fuel sector, preferably within service and maintenance role, with a deep understanding of the demands and technical requirements of frontline roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical HSE or related roles within high-risk environments, with exposure to fuel station operations.
• Deep technical knowledge of HSE practices in retail fuel operations, including hazard identification in forecourt activities per Philippine standards (flammable liquids, fire/explosion risks, electrical, etc.).
• Training and qualifications in high-risk work activities, including Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Materials Handling, and Philippine-specific requirements such as fire safety and chemical handling.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (fluent in English, with proficiency in Filipino/Tagalog) to build HSE culture and collaborate with stakeholders, including the regional EHS Team.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, HIRAC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control) development, and auditing.
• Extensive experience in retail fuel operations.
• Risk recognition, control application.
• Technical understanding of Field work.
• Risk Management experience.
• Fluent proficiency in English with working knowledge of Filipino/Tagalog to effectively engage with local workforce and regional EHS Team.
  
  

Preferable

• Safety Officer Level 2 (SO2) certification or completion of the mandatory 40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training (or equivalent DOLE-prescribed training for the industry); if not held, commitment to achieve within the first year of employment.
• Professional certifications such as Safety Officer 3 (SO3) or higher accreditation, NEBOSH International General Certificate, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor; if not held, commitment to achieve within the first year of employment.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) system training and authorization, or equivalent high-risk work permitting qualifications relevant to fuel operations.
• Trade Qualification.
• Diploma.
• Approachable, warm, friendly.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Outcomes and Deliverables

Deliverables

• Technical reviews of HIRAC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control) documentation aligned with Philippine regulatory requirements.
• Compliance monitoring reports for HSE regulations in fuel operations, including Philippine DOLE and DOE requirements.
• Coaching and mentoring sessions for frontline teams to promote HSE culture.
• Development and implementation of HSE management systems and tools.
• In-field audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Incident reports, investigations (including DOLE reporting where required), and lessons learned documentation.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and innovative HSE solutions for fuel retail in the Philippines.
  
  

Outcomes

• Enhanced reputation as an industry leader in HSE through engagement with Philippine national bodies (DOLE, OSHC, DOE) and forums.
• Strong proactive HSE culture among frontline teams with improved awareness and adoption of policies.
• Improved HSE performance in high-risk retail fuel environments in the Philippines through risk identification and mitigation.
• Integrated frontline insights leading to better system improvements and operational excellence.
• Reduced hazards and incidents in service station operations via audits and corrective actions.
  
  

Physical Demands:

Be able to conduct site visits across the Philippines in tropical climate with varying weather conditions (heat, humidity, typhoon season) and work from an office (hybrid/field).

Work Environment:

Service station forecourts for site visits and office work in the Philippines.

Who Is Gilbarco Veeder-root

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

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