Orica Philippines is committed to empowering its people to build meaningful careers and help shape a positive and prosperous future for the world at large. With over 50 years in the country, Orica Philippines has a long-standing belief in the power of people to lead change.
Orica provides a wealth of opportunities for its team members to build and sustain meaningful careers. Marc Obra, a territory manager for surface metals accounts, is a prime example of how Orica’s empowers its employees to reach their full potential. Obra started with the technical team and has held various technical, operations, and business development roles before landing his current position.
Obra’s strong performance has led to an opportunity for him in the QLD coal division of the Orica Australia office. He credits Orica’s wealth of experience and collaborative spirit for helping him and his team uplift their capabilities in providing solutions to their partners.
Senior site supervisor Charina “Ynah” Blanca, is a testament to how inclusive leadership creates a positive impact. Blanca started out as a graduate engineer in 2013 and has established herself through various operational and commercial roles. She is now helping to lead business development for the local office’s quarry business.
These defining experiences have also led to an opportunity for Ynah in the technical team of Orica Australia’s QLD Coal division. She highlights the company’s efforts to train and develop female leaders in operations and technical services, which were traditionally male-dominated fields.
Orica Philippines’ team members reflect how every person can benefit from an environment that pursues innovation, cultivates pioneering thinking, and inspires action. The company’s “together we succeed” mentality is more than just a value; it is a commitment to enabling people to shape the future into a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable place for people to live, work, and thrive.