Business Resilience Specialist

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

We are excited to announce a pivotal opportunity for a Business Resilience Specialist role to join our esteemed Orica GBS team in our Manila office in Pasig City.

This Business Resilience Specialist role is going to be part of the Facilities Management team and focuses on supporting Safety, Health, and Environment (SHES) efforts within Orica's Global Business Services (GBS) shared services setup. It involves providing expert advice to help ensure SHES is effectively managed across the organization.

The person in this role will help implement local SHES programs and Business Continuity Plans, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

As a Business Resilience Specialist, you will also support ongoing alignment with Orica's SHES frameworks by helping draft and roll out local policies and procedures when needed. Collaboration is key, as this role works closely with other SHES professionals across different regions to maintain consistency and share best practices.

The role supports the implementation of Orica's Safety, Health, Environment, and Security (SHES) programs within the Global Business Services (GBS) environment, working under the guidance of the SHES Specialist. Responsibilities include assisting with the rollout of SHES plans, policies, and emergency response procedures, while ensuring alignment with Orica's standards and systems. The role also contributes to SHES initiatives as a Safety Officer (Level 3), providing support and guidance on SHES matters, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. Regular use of Orica's SHES reporting tools and systems is expected, along with helping ensure that relevant controls and processes are embedded across the organization. This is a collaborative role and does not carry sole responsibility for SHES functions.

On the risk and compliance side, the role is responsible for maintaining and updating the site-wide Business Continuity Plan (BCP), managing the Obligations Register, and reporting on risk status to senior leadership. It involves identifying and mitigating risks proactively, supporting BCP testing, and implementing actions to strengthen business resilience. The role also monitors internal and external compliance requirements, participates in investigations, and ensures timely progress on action plans. Assurance activities and policy verification are conducted to maintain alignment with Orica's governance standards.

The role involves supporting the development and implementation of risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans by conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses. It requires close collaboration with various functions and facilities teams to establish recovery strategies, coordinate training exercises and simulations, and provide guidance during actual crisis events. The candidate will also communicate continuity strategies to stakeholders, ensure alignment with standards such as ISO 22301, maintain and update continuity documentation, and help embed continuity planning into the organization's culture.

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Safety Health Environment and Security, or Operations or Business Continuity relating to Shared Services settings or related field.
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE), Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) and Business Continuity Institute (BCI) or equivalent (not required but preferred.
• Strong crisis response experience and familiarity with emergency response protocols.
• Completed or willing to complete the required training to meet Safety Officer 3 qualifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety & health regulatory frameworks, risk management and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build solid relationships with stakeholders, present strategic ideas and work effectively across teams and business units.
• Proactive and resilient mindset, adaptability, and courage, with the ability managing multiple tasks independently.
• Strategic execution and continuous improvement capable of planning, influencing outcomes, and remaining open to feedback for growth.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.