Health Safety Officer

Main duties and responsibilities:

Health and safety communication and liaison:

• Keeps the quality & sustainability manager informed of all health & safety related matters.
• Liaises with management personnel and all employees and assists with health and safety.
• Liaises with local law enforcement and fire & safety officials.
• Proper grooming at all times.
• Attends training classes as per schedule.
• Shows fullest cooperation and respect within the team and other departments.
• Is aware of the daily activities and has product knowledge of all the hotel facilities.

Inspections and investigations:

• Carries out inspections of workplaces and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Responds to and investigates concerns and complaints from workers/employers and takes appropriate action.
• Investigates accidents and injuries that occur in the workplace.
• Responsible for the establishment of and monitors the performance of workplace safety and health committees.
• May participate in the delivery of related educational programs and disseminates information to the public.
• Ensures all staff is thoroughly familiar with the resort's emergency procedures and in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
• In case of high hazard area identified, closes the facility area/work and reports to head of department, general manager, and security.
• Reviews duty manager/night manager book daily and takes corrective action when concerned.
• Is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant operational standards manual for his/her field of responsibility.
• Keeps updating the emergency manual with appropriate procedures and forms with the consultation of quality & sustainability manager.
• Trains existing employees and newcomers on a regular basis with live fire drills.
• Conducts and executes skills/technical training within his/her area of responsibility on a regular basis.

General/miscellaneous:

• Ensures all staff is thoroughly familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures and in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
• Is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant operational standards manual for his/her field of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special:

• Assists in task force teams for new openings.
• Carries out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.

How can you succeed in this role

Sincerity and transparency:

• Be proactive and use good judgement when dealing with challenging situations.
• Act with professionalism and integrity.
• Be transparent in your motives, methods, and expected results.
• Own mistakes and share your knowledge to prevent a repetition of the same error within your department or division.
• Conduct business honestly and fairly.
• Keep sensitive information confidential.

Reliability and loyalty:

• Follow through on commitments.
• Work well both autonomously and within a team.
• Display a positive, approachable attitude.
• Spend time getting to know your fellow employees and our guests.
• Support each other; we all work within the same hotel and company.

Excellence in hospitality:

• Committed to quality.
• Committed to exceptional financial results.
• Be responsible for the bottom line.
• Committed to the Rixos policies & procedures guide.

Strong quality management and innovation concepts:

• Be committed to exceeding expectations.
• Never settle for the status quo or mediocre work.
• Continuously search for areas of improvement.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

University degree in related field. Minimum 2 years in a similar role with a five-star hotel, preferably in the UAE. Team management skills, computer skills, and excellent communication skills. NEBOSH IGC certified. Has a qualification of Abu Dhabi Health & Safety practitioners course. Has a qualification of ISO 45001:2018 internal auditor. Can hold IOSH TECH membership. Has up to date first aid training (8 hours including CPR).

Remote work:

No

Employment type:

Full-time

Key skills:

• Acquisition
• Food production
• Drafting
• ADNOC
• HACCP
• Customer relationship

Vacancy:

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