BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the effective implementation & close follow-up of all safety programs polices & procedures as well as best practices on Fire, Occupational Safety & Health, Chemical, Mechanical, Water; Food, hygiene & health Safety within the property; as per the recommended standards, policies, procedures & practices of both the corporate office as well as the local government regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The individual will also be responsible for, but not limited to the following: 

• Developing, implementing, maintaining and managing a variety of environmental and safety policies and procedures.

• Interacting with government agencies, professional EH&S groups, community advisory panels and corporate EH&S officers to ensure the property is in compliance with corporate & local, regulations.

• Recommending and executing preventative and improvement measures to ensure the enhancement of the safety program.

• Ensuring compliance to safety standards through inspections of operating areas, audits, operation readiness reviews and through review and approval of operating procedures. 

• Actively participating in risk and hazard evaluations for safety reviews of existing processes, equipment and new capital investments. 

• Providing timely resolutions of safety problems by defining the problem, determining root cause, establishing action plans and priorities, expediting repair and providing technical assistance.

• Responsible for organizing, preparing and conducting regular safety trainings, programs & practices; for conducting safety related meetings; and responsible for preparing, timely recording & safe compiling of all reports, recordings & documents.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications.  Applicants without the below listed qualifications need not apply as they will not be considered in the competitive pool.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four years experience in the field, especially in Fire protection, in chemical, in occupational safety & Health; in food, hygiene & health safety (HACCP) practices. Sound experience in preparing, providing & running different training programs is highly required. A certificate in HACCP trainings is advantageous.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or in Chemical Engineering or in Chemistry.  

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: High degree of proficiency English language skills in both written and spoken.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards and guidelines relevant to the specialized Environmental Health and Safety functions of the position.

• Must possess good computer skills in the Microsoft Office Environment.  

• Ability to apply professional approaches to all safety related issues.

• Ability to organize, prepare and conduct regular safety trainings; and ability to run effective meetings.

• Ability to ensure that all Hotel Associates acquire the skills & knowledge of Safety   practices in their day-to-day work.

• Must possess good communication skill in presenting technical reports.

• Knowledge to apply successful planning & administrative principles to all job function.

• Strong interest & passion to work as EH&S Officer.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective project management skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements specified above are invited to submit their application, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant supportive documents in person at the Sheraton Addis Employee gate security post OR send it through the e-mail address given below before or on August 20, 2025.           

e-mail address: Mesfin.Mekonnen1@luxurycollection.com