EHS Officer

Company Overview

Accor is a global leader in hospitality that embraces diversity and personal growth. We offer roles and brands that align with various personalities, supporting ongoing learning and ensuring work is meaningful. Join us to shape future hospitality and experience limitless career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) activities throughout the hotel.
• Propose enhancements to methods, systems, procedures, and safety practices to improve efficiency and promote a safer workplace.
• Create and execute annual EHS strategies, audits, inspections, and awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate EHS efforts with different departments, ensuring timely implementation of action plans.
• Identify potential hazards and implement preventive and corrective solutions.
• Perform routine workplace inspections targeting unsafe acts, conditions, and necessary corrections.
• Ensure all EHS tasks meet professional standards and adhere to hotel policies, legislation, and environmental regulations.
• Complete required checklists and reports on daily, weekly, and monthly bases.
• Respond swiftly to EHS-related incidents and ensure corrective measures are applied.
• Offer guidance and advice on Health, Safety, and Environmental matters to staff and management.
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to maintain a safety-conscious workforce.
• Lead by example to sustain a strong safety culture within the establishment.
• Monitor housekeeping to promptly detect and fix hazards.
• Oversee the proper selection, use, inspection, and upkeep of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fit-testing where needed.
• Review incident reports, participate in investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain precise records on accidents, near misses, audits, inspections, and related EHS activities.
• Analyze safety statistics and trends to suggest continuous improvements.
• Organize and conduct Health, Safety, and Environmental training programs for employees.
• Perform monthly safety and environmental audits and share findings with relevant teams and management.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response protocols.
• Assess and assure ergonomic and safety standards in workspaces, equipment, and operational procedures.
• Report and address defective equipment and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist in enhancing the hotel’s EHS management system and environmental initiatives like waste management and energy conservation.
• Manage drug testing policies and coordinate related procedures if applicable.
• Participate in EHS committees, meetings, inspections and ensure agreed actions are tracked and executed.
• Develop, review, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Encourage proactive hazard reporting among staff.
• Devise practical solutions to challenges ensuring efficiency, safety, and high standards.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by management.

Administrative Duties

• Adhere to hotel standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive EHS documentation including records, statistics, inspection findings, and training logs.
• Regularly submit EHS reports and updates to management.
• Attend scheduled departmental and EHS meetings and trainings.
• Handle EHS matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrate respect and cooperation with colleagues and other departments.
• Maintain professional grooming and a positive, courteous attitude consistently.
• Keep abreast of hotel activities relevant to EHS and pursue continuous professional development in current EHS practices.
• Perform any other administrative duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least one year of professional experience in an EHS Officer or similar role.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to conduct meticulous inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Experience in developing and implementing EHS initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as OHSAS, NEBOSH, or equivalents in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience working in the hospitality or hotel sector.
• Advanced skills in EHS management systems and audit procedures.
• Expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Additional Information

The hotel is situated directly opposite The Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, within walking distance of the Dubai Metro Station and close to notable business hubs and the international airport, making it a prime location in downtown Dubai favored for both business and leisure stays.