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 Abu Dhabi, UAE An award-winning city resort with a prime waterside location and an enviable selection of modern leisure, dining and business facilities, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is much more than a hotel; it is a one-of-a-kind destination. This iconic five-star property, which is popular among discerning business and leisure travellers, as well as UAE residents, is an urban retreat with something for eve... ryone. It provides direct access to the shops, services and entertainment attractions at adjacent Abu Dhabi Mall and is just minutes from the new Central Business District and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Cultural and leisure attractions are also close by, from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan at the Presidential Palace and The Louvre Abu Dhabi to the stunning Corniche, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island with its fun theme parks. With Abu Dhabi International Airport just a 30-minute drive away, Beach Rotana offers guests the luxury of convenience during their stay. Escape the bustle of city life at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, which embraces you in the warmth of traditional Arabian hospitality as you step inside the lobby. Feel at home and relaxed in our 565 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, furnished to the highest standards and indulging you with stunning waterside or city views. With 12 remarkable and eclectic dining experiences under one roof, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is a gastronomic destination like no other. From succulent seafood at our popular over-water restaurant Finz, freshly-made Italian fare at Prego’s, Indian fusion delights at Indigo and fine steaks at Rodeo Grill, to exotic French-Polynesian dishes at Trader Vic’s, authentic German cuisine at Brauhaus and American-Japanese favourites at Benihana and so much more, you are spoiled for choice. Cafés, lounges, beach bars and in-room dining are also part of our impressive culinary offering.
