EHS Officer

AccorHotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Officer for a full-time role at Swissotel Al Murooj in downtown Dubai. You will plan, coordinate and monitor health, safety and environmental activities across the hotel, and drive continuous improvements in safety culture and compliance.

The role requires a degree in EHS or related field, 1+ year of experience, and strong knowledge of regulations. Proactive training and risk assessments are part of the duties to protect associates and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum one year of professional EHS experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the hotel.
• Identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures.
• Conduct inspections, audits and investigations with detailed reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

NEBOSH / OHSAS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Planning & Organizing:

• Plan coordinate and monitor Health Safety and Environmental activities across the hotel.
• Recommend improvements in methods systems procedures and safety practices to enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety.
• Develop and implement annual EHS plans initiatives inspections audits and awareness programs.
• Coordinate EHS activities with all departments and ensure timely completion of assigned action plans.
• Identify potential workplace hazards and establish appropriate preventive and corrective measures.

Operations:

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards unsafe acts unsafe conditions and areas requiring corrective action.
• Ensure that all health safety and environmental activities are carried out to the highest professional standards.
• Complete daily weekly and monthly EHS checklists and reports as required.
• Act immediately on EHS-related issues hazards incidents and concerns and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Monitor compliance with hotel policies procedures local legislation and applicable Health Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Provide guidance support and advice to associates and management on Health Safety and Environmental matters.
• Conduct safety briefings toolbox talks awareness sessions and EHS campaigns for associates.
• Be willing to train and instruct associates by sharing relevant knowledge skills and safe working practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the hotel by leading by example.
• Monitor housekeeping standards and ensure that hazards are promptly identified and rectified.
• Ensure proper use availability inspection and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate the selection and appropriate use of PPE and support fit-testing requirements where applicable.
• Review accident and incident reports participate in investigations identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics related to accidents incidents near misses inspections audits and other EHS activities.
• Analyze EHS statistics and trends and recommend appropriate measures for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate internal and external Health Safety and Environmental training programs for associates.
• Conduct monthly safety and environmental audits and communicate findings to the concerned departments and management.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure that corrective actions are completed within the required timelines.
• Support emergency preparedness activities drills and response procedures as required.
• Monitor workplace safety and ergonomic conditions including workstation design equipment and operational processes.
• Ensure that defective equipment unsafe conditions and potential hazards are immediately reported and appropriately addressed.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the hotels Health Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Assist in monitoring environmental practices including waste management energy conservation chemical handling and other environmental initiatives.
• Monitor and coordinate the implementation of the hotels drug testing policy and procedures where applicable.
• Coordinate and attend EHS meetings committees inspections and related activities and ensure agreed actions are followed up.
• Establish review and maintain written EHS standards policies procedures risk assessments and guidelines.
• Ensure that all EHS documentation records certificates permits and reports are properly maintained and updated.
• Encourage associates to report hazards near misses and unsafe practices and promote proactive safety reporting.
• Analyze problems and formulate practical solutions to ensure work is completed efficiently safely and to a high standard.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management.

Administration:

• Perform all duties in accordance with established hotel standards policies procedures and applicable legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records reports checklists inspection findings training records and statistics.
• Prepare and submit EHS reports and updates to the management as required.
• Attend departmental and EHS meetings briefings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling EHS-related matters.
• Demonstrate full cooperation and respect towards colleagues management and other departments.
• Follow the hotels grooming standards and maintain a professional friendly and positive disposition at all times.
• Maintain good product knowledge and awareness of daily hotel activities where relevant to EHS responsibilities.
• Ensure continuous professional development by attending relevant training and maintaining awareness of current EHS practices and requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable administrative duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications :

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Minimum one year of professional experience in an Environmental Health and Safety Officer role or equivalent position
• Proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated knowledge of health safety and environmental regulations and best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct inspections audits and investigations with attention to detail
• Proven capability to develop and implement EHS programs and initiatives

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Experience in the hospitality or hotel industry
• Advanced proficiency in EHS management systems and audit procedures
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis

Additional Information :

Directly opposite to The Dubai Mall the iconic Burj Khalifa 10 minutes walk to the Dubai Metro Station and within a few minutes drive to DIFC World Trade Centre and just 15 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport Swissotel Al Murooj is located in downtown Dubai one of the citys favoured destinations for business or leisure.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time