Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Emirati Talent

Rotana Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels is seeking an energetic Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator in Abu Dhabi. The role leads daily inspections for food safety in kitchens and outlets, coordinates EHS trainings for all employees, and collaborates with departments to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental policies.

The position includes auditing suppliers and contractors, maintaining EHS records, and driving corrective actions across departments to uphold Rotana Earth and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections based on food safety standards in kitchens, outlets, stores, receiving and other areas.
• Perform daily workplace and guest area inspections per Environment, Health & Safety standards across all departments.
• Follow up on corrective action implementation with other departments.
• Coordinate EHS and food safety trainings for all employees.
• Schedule and join Environmental Health and Safety Manager during audits of suppliers and contractors.
• Review and maintain EHS and food safety records monthly.

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) Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct daily inspections based on food safety Standards in kitchens, outlets and relevant areas such as stores, receiving, engineering, garbage room
• Conduct a daily workplace and guest areas inspections based on the Environment, Health & Safety standards in all departments
• Follow up on the corrective actions implementation with other departments
• Conduct training for all employees on EHS and food safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate EHS meetings and prepare the respective minutes
• Conduct induction training for contractors and colleagues related to EHS and food safety system.
• Conduct contractor’s inspection when working inside the premises.
• Assist other departments on completing their departmental risk assessments, their incidents investigation and corrective actions completion
• Schedule and join the Environmental Health and Safety Manager during audits conducted for suppliers and contractors
• Review and maintain all records related to EHSMS & food safety on a monthly basis.
• Participate in various types of EHS/HACCP/ ISO/Sustainability/OHSMS compliance and/ or management system audits.
• 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.