Director of Health & Safety

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A true home away from home. Four Seasons Resort at Sharm El Sheikh dedicates to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture personifies by its employees - people who share a single focus and encourage to offer phenomenal service.

Director of Health & Safety

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language is highly desirable Colleague graduate, general engineering aptitude required. High degree of initiative, motivation and endurance. Knowledge of:

• Safety law requirements.
• Operational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Record keeping and report writing.
• Fire fighting principles and practices.
• Hydraulics and their application to the operation of fire apparatus.
• Fire Department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• The geographical layout of the property, and hydrant locations.
• Emergency Medical techniques.
• Fire salvage and overhaul operations.
• Building construction.

Ability to:

• Identify hazard.
• Conduct risk assessment.
• Promote safety practice from within.
• Set lines that can’t be crossed.
• Operate heavy motor equipment at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of the equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Work at heights greater than 3 m.
• Operate power driven machinery such as lawn mowers and Hurst tools.
• Move objects 10-22 Kg short distances (7 m or more).
• Observe or monitor people's behavior to assess patient condition.
• Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Perceive red, yellow, and blue colors to recognize hazards identified by fire diamonds.
• Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties.
• Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
• Rely on sense of sight and hearing to help determine the nature of an emergency and make operational decisions.
• Make life and death decisions during emergency situations.
• Comprehend and make inferences from material written in the English language.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms such as operating levers, pedals, and valves.
• Learn job-related material through structured lecture and reading and through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place in both a classroom setting and in an on-the-job training setting.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, or perform duties on the fire ground.
• Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 20 Kg or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on the apparatus.
• Understand apparatus limitations as related to apparatus response and fire suppression activities.
• Understand the effects of fire involvement and spread as related to rescue of firefighters.
• Identify critical incident scene safety factors and address them appropriately.
• Understand and operate Incident Management System.
• Lift arms above shoulder level to cut vent holes with an axe or to force entry into automobiles using specialized tools.
• Use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Work independently without direct supervision.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Implement the 10/5 Rule at all times during work hours. The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform procedures. Maintain records and write reports. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required. Inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems. Regulates water pressure from a pump at fires in accordance with principles of hydraulics; Positions ladder trucks at a fire in order to gain the safest and most expeditious access to the building; Administers emergency medical services to injured persons, including basic techniques to restore cardiopulmonary functions; Lays and connects hose, and raises and climbs ladders at fire scenes; Manages water resource logistical needs; Uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment at fire scenes; Moves and/or covers furnishings, removes smoke, and performs other salvage operations to minimize property damage; Directs Rapid Intervention Crew for rescue of firefighters as assigned; Accounts for and tracks fire fighting personnel at fire and hazardous materials incident scenes; Addresses critical fire-ground safety hazards; Communicates effectively with the command center and personnel, conveying unusual conditions and/or dynamics of an incident; Applies the Risk Management model to tactical situations; Serves as Safety Officer, observing and proactively intervening for fire company safety; Trains Firefighters in the responsibilities of the Fire Engineer position for effective progression in the move-up chain; Attends in-service classes in fire fighting, emergency medical service, and related duties to ensure that minimum company standards are maintained; Participates in physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Must attend the required ten hours of annual training required to maintain certifications of Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required The ability to respond to all guest in a timely manner. The ability to assist Shift engineers on major shut downs for repairs. The ability to maintain logs for all work performed while on duty within department and those in other departments as they apply to Engineering Repairs. The ability to assist in installing or relocating any additional or existing equipment when necessary. The ability to respond to work orders or room inspection reports submitted by Department Heads. The ability to respond to all emergency conditions such as fires, power failures, etc. The ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels. The ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed. The ability to ensure a clean, neat and organized work area. The ability to report any damages observed within the Resort area, whether it be guestroom, public areas or any employee housing units through the Engineering reporting systems in place.  Reporting to be done within one hour of discovery. The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.