Health Safety Environment Officer

A renowned Catering Company of Abu Dhabi is looking for Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Officer .

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Science / Food Microbiology / Food Technology or similar from a recognized university.
• Graduate and having proven track record over 7 years in Food Safety and Health Safety management system implementation in any large catering and facility management company.
• HACCP level 4.
• Food Safety Level 4.
• NEBOSH IGC.
• ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 22000:2018 / 45001:2018 internal auditor course.
• All Qualifications should be internationally accredited qualifications.
• 5+ Years' experience in Large Catering company.
• Experience in UAE hospital minimum 2 years.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Officer to provide HSEQ support to operating sector/unit and offices to ensure that Legislative – Company – Client HSEQ matters are managed in operation(s) in line with the company's requirements.

About the Role

Comply with International, Local, Company and ADOSH - SF requirements. To implement dynamic, effective management systems, enabling effective risk management, monitoring and continues improvement in HSEQ performance to ensure Employee Occupational Health & Safety, Welfare, Food Safety and Environmental management system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections at operational facilities (Receiving / Storage / preparation / service and common facilities) & report any shortfalls identified to relevant department.
• Work in remote site(s) if required travel to multiple sites as per business requirements.
• Encourage by example HSEQ policies and procedure.
• Ensure that all staff have proper HSEQ induction regarding company and site HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive measures are taken to close all shortfalls identified during audits/inspections etc., coordinating with the relevant departments.
• Carry out regular and refresher On the Job Training to all job performers about HSEQ.
• Support sustainable implementation of company HSEQ initiatives/programs such as:
• IMS (Integrated Management System)
• HACCP (Food Safety Management System)
• ADOSH - SF etc.
• Verify all IMS/HACCP records and ensure that all records are up to date.
• Ensure self-awareness of statutory requirements.
• Incident investigation, reporting and closure.
• Take leadership role in mitigating HSEQ emergencies at site.
• Together with the site management, ensure staff welfare is as per company policies and procedures.
• Ensure Road Safety standards are followed by all vehicles owned/operated on site.
• Included in duties, you are required to perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the Head of HSEQ/ HSEQ manager / HSE Supervisor.
• Change of Sites (Supervisor/Manager can change the location at any time as per company needs).
• Accountable for all safety related matters at site.
• Conducting risk assessment and devising and enforcing risk control and management measures.
• Ensure all workers in their area are trained & aware on hazards & can perform work safely.
• Find gaps and notify induction & other internal & external training requirements to HSEQ Supervisor.
• Ensure risk assessment & safe work practices are available and the risk controls & safe practices are followed.
• Manage & monitor work in a way as to prevent & control health & safety risk to the maximum level possible.
• Conduct regular toolbox talk in their area of responsibility and ensure all relevant OSH information & guidance is provided to all employees and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate & assist in OSH promotional activities, communication and consultation.
• Report unsafe incidents, accidents, near misses or dangerous occurrence & assist in implementation of corrective action.
• Conduct incident investigation on the reported incidents in their area.
• Regular site visits & inspection on work practices, personnel, equipment and materials.
• Assist in compliance reviews, job hazard analyses, general risk assessments and other safety assessments.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity; report it & ensure corrective action is implemented.
• Included in these duties, you are required to perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the line manager.