Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Health and Safety professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and direct a team that remains in compliance with top quality food and beverage products through prompt, accurate and personalized service.
As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
Ensure that the EHS and food safety management system is established , implemented and maintained in accordance with HACCP/ ISO standards as well as local and international regulations. Provide the top management with the necessary reports on the EHS and food safety management system established within the property along with recommendations for improvement. Lead or participate in various types of EHS/HACCP/ ISO/Sustainability/OHSMS compliance and/ or management system audits and provide guidance on conformance and corrective actions required. Establish audit requirements to ensure compliance in food safety, occupational safety & environmental regulations. Oversee all audit results, evaluate trends, communicate results and establish action plans to ensure hotel remains in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Participate in incident investigation and document root cause, communicate results and set corrective actions required to prevent reoccurrence. Monitor / identify relevant changes in Sustainability/Health and Safety / Food safety local regulations and laws and update the internal procedures, policies and forms accordingly.
Drive improvement and track goals achievement through collection, analysis and communication of EHS goals and measurements. Review action plans with the Hotel EHS committee to reach the set goals. Conduct training for all employees on EHS and food safety policies and procedures. Undertake regular EHS and food safety inspections at the workplace and implement corrective action where required.
Ensure that the suppliers / contractors are complying with the EHS & food safety standards through audits and communications. Manage and control all documents (manuals, policies, procedures, logs etc.) related to EHSMS & food safety and the corresponding reports. Collaborate with various departments to implement corporate social responsibility activities aimed at contributing positively to the community and environment. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of Rotana Earth programs within the hotel Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities will include:
Develop OHSMS manuals, policies and procedures and review periodically or less if required. Lead the implementation of OHS System and monitor the system through inspections, meetings e.g., OHS meetings, Management review… with the Head of departments as well as the operational colleagues. Retain active involvement in periodic reviews and assisting in setting EHS objectives and targets. Ensure that new employees receive all OHS trainings related to their specific tasks. Report to senior management and sector regulatory authority on the OHSMS performance.
Ensure the Legal requirements are updated, communicated, and implemented throughout the property. Establish and plan audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS regulations. Oversee and communicate all audit results. Establish action plans to ensure the hotel compliance with OHS regulatory requirements. Conduct and regularly review the risk assessment for all areas in the hotel in coordination with the concerned departments and implement specific control measures.
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You must be a college / university degree graduate preferably in Health / Hygiene / Quality management with a minimum of one year experience in a similar role with preferable previous experience in the Middle East. You should be a computer literate with effective communication skills, both verbal and written in English & preferable additional in Arabic.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and an extremely proactive and ‘switched on’ personality with an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Job Location Amman, Jordan Years of Experience Min: 1 Residence Location Jordan Contemporary, chic and effortlessly casual, Centro Mada Amman suits the needs of modern travellers who appreciate sophistication and value for money. As the first Centro concept in Amman, the lifestyle business hotel surprises guests with a young and fresh approach, offering well-designed hotel rooms & suites, original contemporary spaces and dynamic facilities and services. With a p... rime location, just minutes from major embassies and ministries in the Abdoun district and close to Amman’s major shopping malls, tourism attractions and corporate hubs including King Hussein Business Park, it is the perfect place to stay. The popular Abdali Boulevard lifestyle development and Amman’s Downtown district are just 10 minutes from Centro Mada and Queen Alia International Airport is 32km away. Choose from 194 hotel rooms and suites, each designed to maximise space, light and efficiency and featuring smart technology and in-room entertainment, as well as modern classic furniture and interiors and modern amenities to ensure you feel comfortable and at home during your stay in Amman. You can dine in, take away, entertain guests and even buy food items and necessities at our modern lifestyle-focused eateries. At FLO, which is open 24 hours daily, enjoy the best of international cuisine with a buffet breakfast or à la carte lunch, grab a snack or food essentials on the go. Why not share snacks and drinks with colleagues or friends any time you like at the cool and casual bar area. Head to the rooftop for laid-back poolside drinks, snacks and light meals day and night at GLO, a modern laid-back poolside venue where, as the name suggests, views of the city create a stunning backdrop. You can also dine in the comfort of your own room or suite, with a 24-hour menu available for your convenience.
