Environmental Health and Safety Officer📣 إعلان

About the Role

Rotana Hotels is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to ensuring the property operates in full compliance with established environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and food safety management systems, as well as local and international regulations. The officer will play a critical role in maintaining high standards across all operations.

EHS and Food Safety Management

• Establish, implement, and maintain the EHS and food safety management system in accordance with HACCP/ISO standards and relevant local and international regulations.
• Provide top management with necessary reports on the EHS and food safety management system, including recommendations for improvement.
• Lead or participate in various EHS/HACCP/ISO/Sustainability/OHSMS compliance and management system audits, offering guidance on conformance and required corrective actions.
• Establish audit requirements to ensure compliance in food safety, occupational safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee all audit results, evaluate trends, communicate findings, and establish action plans to ensure the hotel remains in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, document root causes, communicate results, and set corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and identify relevant changes in Sustainability/Health and Safety/Food safety local regulations and laws, updating internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
• Drive improvement and track goal achievement through the collection, analysis, and communication of EHS goals and measurements, reviewing action plans with the Hotel EHS committee.
• Conduct training for all employees on EHS and food safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake regular EHS and food safety inspections at the workplace and implement corrective actions as required.
• Manage and control all documents (manuals, policies, procedures, logs, etc.) related to EHSMS and food safety, along with corresponding reports.

Occupational Health and Safety Oversight

• Develop OHSMS manuals, policies, and procedures, reviewing them periodically or as needed.
• Lead the implementation of the OHS System and monitor its effectiveness through inspections and meetings with department heads and operational colleagues.
• Retain active involvement in periodic reviews and assist in setting EHS objectives and targets.
• Ensure new employees receive all OHS training relevant to their specific tasks.
• Report to senior management and sector regulatory authorities on OHSMS performance.
• Ensure 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 OHS audit results, establishing action plans to ensure hotel compliance.
• Conduct and regularly review risk assessments for all hotel areas in coordination with concerned departments, implementing specific control measures.

Education and Experience

• College/university degree in Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an EHS, Food Safety, or Sustainability role within the hospitality sector or a similar high-risk operational environment.

Required Competencies and Attributes

The ideal candidate will be customer-driven, proactive, and possess an outgoing, charismatic, and approachable character. This role requires working effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and collaborating as a strong team player within a multi-cultural setting. Key competencies include:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

Commitment to Sustainability and Compliance

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is expected to operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, prioritizing the health and safety of guests and employees, and contributing to environmental conservation. This includes ensuring suppliers and contractors comply with EHS and food safety standards through audits and communications, and collaborating with various departments on corporate social responsibility activities aimed at contributing positively to the community and environment. The role also involves overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Rotana Earth programs within the hotel and adhering to all hotel environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.