Facilities and Safety Expert

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Bon Secours Mercy Health Global Business Services – Manila

Job summary

The Facilities and Safety Expert is responsible for the technical supervision, compliance oversight and operational safety of Bon Secours Mercy Health – GBS Manila. This role ensures uninterrupted daily operations, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. It provides dedicated engineering and safety leadership while supporting the lead in areas such as people management, strategic planning, major construction & renovation projects, vendor governance, and workplace experience initiatives.

Essential functions

• Oversee and ensure reliability of facilities operations, focusing on preventive maintenance, compliance monitoring, and system reliability (power, HVAC, fire protection, utilities).

• Ensure 24/7 operational reliability of critical systems (UPS, PACU, HVAC, fire protection, access controls).

• Serve as the designated Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards (RA 11058 / DO 198-18).

• Act as the accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO), managing DENR environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions. Prepare and submit DOLE and DENR-mandated reports, permits, and certifications on time.

• Conduct mandatory safety orientations, emergency drills, OSH trainings for employees & third-party service providers and compliance documentation across shifts. Support emergency preparedness and business continuity protocols, coordinating with building administration and local authorities.

• Provide on-site technical oversight of contractors and vendors during maintenance and weekend/holiday activities.

• Provide the leadership with a structured report on facilities safety performance, OSH metrics, and environmental compliance.

• Support the leadership to ensure seamless coordination between live operations and construction activities.

• Assist in monitoring and reporting compliance KPIs, safety performance, and facilities reliability metrics.

• Participate in annual facilities risk assessments and capital planning by identifying infrastructure improvement opportunities and equipment lifecycle replacement requirements.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, including cross-training to support functions of complementary roles, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil,), Facilities Management, or a related technical field (required)

Required licensing and certifications

• Accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO) – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (required)

• Must meet Safety Officer 3 (SO3) qualification standards (required)

• DOLE OSH Practitioner Accreditation (highly preferred or required within 6 months)

Experience

• 3+ years in facilities management, facilities engineering, occupational safety, and environmental compliance role preferably in a regulated or multinational environment, (required).

• Experience in preventive maintenance, contractor supervision, regulatory inspections and compliance reporting, (required).

• Background in BPO/shared services, office-based healthcare operations, commercial facilities, or other high-density, highly regulated environments (preferred).

Skills and abilities

Hard / Technical Skills:

• Facilities Engineering and Preventive Maintenance

• Occupational Safety and Health Compliance (DOLE SO3)

• Environmental Compliance and Reporting (DENR PCO)

• Contractor and Vendor Supervision

• Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness

• Technical Documentation and Compliance Reporting

• System Reliability and Uptime Management

Soft / Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to Detail and Accountability

• Problem Solving and Risk Mitigation

• Collaboration with Facilities Lead and cross-functional teams

• Communication and Training Delivery

• Safety and Compliance Culture Building

• Integrity and Accountability

Training

• Occupational Safety and Health Program Implementation (required)

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management (required)

• Business Continuity, Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management (preferred)

• Preventive Maintenance and Reliability Engineering (preferred)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Comprehensive HMO medical coverage, retirement plan and group life and accident insurance

• One-time Work From Home allowance, connectivity allowance, wellness allowance and role-specific allowances

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Government-mandated benefits: SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions

• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements (based on role and business need)

• Mission-driven culture events, community outreach and service opportunities

• Learning and development programs, mentorship and clear career growth pathways

• Modern, collaborative office spaces and regular engagement and culture-building activities

Benefits may vary based on employment terms and role.

Department:

It is our policy to comply with all applicable Philippine labor laws and regulations and to uphold equal employment opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment.

All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business requirements, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, civil status, age, disability, genetic information, nationality, or any other status protected under Philippine law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable accommodation as part of the application or selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide appropriate assistance in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.