Health & Safety Officer

Responsibilities:

1. Keeps the Quality & Sustainability Manager informed of all Health & Safety related matters.
2. Liaises with Management personnel and all employees and assists with health and safety.
3. Liaises with local law enforcement and Fire & Safety officials.
4. Maintains proper grooming at all times.
5. Attends training classes as per schedule.
6. Shows fullest cooperation and respect within the team and other departments.
7. Is aware of the daily activities and has product knowledge of all the hotel facilities.
8. Carries out inspections of workplaces and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
9. Responds to and investigates concerns and complaints from workers/employers and takes appropriate action.
10. Investigates accidents and injuries that occur in the workplace.
11. Responsible for the establishment of, and monitors the performance of, workplace safety.
12. May participate in the delivery of related educational programs and disseminates information to the public.
13. Ensures all staff are thoroughly familiar with the Resort’s emergency procedures and in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
14. In case of high hazard area identified, closes the facility area/work and reports to HOD, GM, and Security.
15. Reviews Duty Manager/Night Manager book daily and takes corrective action when necessary.
16. Be familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
17. Keeps updating the emergency manual with appropriate procedures and forms with the consultation of Quality & Sustainability Manager.
18. Trains existing employees and newcomers on a regular basis with live fire drills.
19. Conducts and executes skills/technical training within his/her area of responsibility on a regular basis.
20. Ensures all staff are thoroughly familiar with the hotel’s emergency procedures and in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
21. Is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
22. Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL:

1. Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings.
2. Carry out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.

HOW CAN YOU SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

SINCERITY AND TRANSPARENCY

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

RELIABILITY AND LOYALTY

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

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

1. Committed to quality.
2. Committed to exceptional financial results.
3. Be responsible for the bottom line.
4. Committed to the Rixos Policies & procedures Guide.

STRONG QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION CONCEPTS

1. Be committed to exceeding expectations.
2. Never settle for the status quo or mediocre work.
3. Continuously search for areas of improvement.
4. 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 ADVETI. Has a qualification of ISO 45001: 2018 internal auditor. Can hold IOSH TECH membership. Has up-to-date first aid training (08 hrs including CPR).