Health & Safety Officer Full Time

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keeps the Quality & Sustainability Manager informed of all Health & Safety related matters.

Liaises with Management personnel and all employees and assist with health and safety

Liaises with local law enforcement and Fire & Safety officials

Proper grooming at all times

Attend training classes as per schedule

Show 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

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, close the facility area/work and report to HOD, GM and Security.

Reviews Duty Manager/Night Manager book daily and takes corrective action when it is concerned.

Be 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.

To train existing employees and new comers on a regular basis with live fire drills.

Conducts and executes skills/technical training within his/her area of responsibility on 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

Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings.

Carry 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 & fairly

Keep sensitive information confidential

RELIABILITY AND LOYALITY

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

EXCELENCE 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 andexcellent communication skills. NEBOSH IGC certified. Has a qualification of Abudhabi Health & Safety practitioners course ADVETI. Has a qualification of ISO 45001:2018 internal auditor. Can hold IOSH TECH membership. Has an upto date first aid training (08 hrs inclduing CPR)