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
Education
Environment , Health & Safety
Job Location Khobar, Saudi Arabia Years of Experience Min: 3 Max: 10 Residence Location Saudi Arabia Contemporary, chic and effortlessly casual, Centro Corniche is ideal for guests who are seeking trendy value-for-money accommodation when visiting Al Khobar. The hotel’s central location is perfect for business executives who want to be at the heart of the action during their stay. The hotel is just minutes from the Corniche and is close to the city’s major shopping malls, attractions an... d corporate houses. King Fahd Causeway and Dhahran Exhibition Centre are just 10 minutes away and Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport is 50km from the hotel. With unspoiled views of the Arabian Sea and a lively ambiance, the hotel is an urban haven for next-generation travellers. Choose from 253 rooms, studios and suites, each designed to maximise space, light and efficiency, featuring smart technology and in-room entertainment, as well as modern furniture and interiors to promote guest comfort and wellbeing. Amenities range from high-speed Wi-Fi and multi-satellite-channel TVs, to room safety boxes and tea/coffee-making facilities, making guests feel at home during their stay in Al Khobar. You can dine in or take away, meet colleagues or friends and even buy food items and necessities to consume in your room at our modern lifestyle-focused eateries. Try c.taste for casual all-day dining ; c.deli, is Centro Corniche's innovative take-away dining concept –; our rooftop lounge c.view by the outdoor pool is perfect for relaxing and offers drinks and snacks with stunning views; or our 24-hour in-room dining service for your convenience. If you are looking to stage a business event or a social gathering, our seven contemporary meeting rooms offer flexible set-up options combined with the latest audio-visual technology.
