Safety Engineer Manager

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Standards

• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of safety standards and manuals, including the Fire Life Safety Manual and Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
• Updates and improves standards through the adoption of new technologies, techniques, guest and user preferences, product and service updates, and actual site conditions.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local and national codes and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Property Audits

• Performs regular audits and reviews of property practices related to fire life and safety to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Conducts follow-ups on audit findings that do not comply with standards and assists in recommending corrective actions and coordination efforts.
• Monitors Fire Life and Safety-related permits.

Coordination and Meetings

• Recommends ways to improve compliance.
• Provides project teams with guidance on health and safety and confirms project site compliance with industry and local regulations.
• Attends and coordinates activities related to project meetings, training sessions, design discussions, and other planning activities with CHI and hotel planning teams.
• Discusses project progress and design compliance with architects and engineers.
• Schedules and attends meetings with engineers and contractors of managed properties as needed.
• Maintains constant coordination with Property Safety Officers, Fire Life Safety Managers, Chief Engineers, Security Managers, and payable PCOs.

Follow-Ups

• Conducts regular follow-ups with managed properties to resolve safety issues in coordination with the Director/Assistant Director of Engineering.
• Assists Safety Officers in overcoming obstacles and following up with contractors and suppliers whose delays affect service delivery or contractual obligations.

Project Inspection and Assessment

• Visits properties and project sites upon instruction of the direct superior.
• Makes recommendations based on required standards and hazard identification findings.
• Follows up on punch list items and other comments for rectification.
• Verifies contractors' actual work and observes safe work practices.
• Ensures identified violations are immediately addressed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Report Writing

• Prepares inspection reports and submits them to the Director/Assistant Director of Engineering and General Managers.
• Prepares audit reports.
• Prepares correspondence and meeting minutes as needed.
• Submits accomplishment reports to the immediate superior.

Drawing Review and Preparation

• Reviews Fire Protection Construction and As-Built Drawings, as well as other trades where occupational safety is incorporated, and provides recommendations.
• Prepares necessary drawings using available software or freehand, when applicable.
• Revises drawings as necessary.

Strategic Planning

• Contributes ideas and recommendations for future plans and strategies.
• Participates in departmental brainstorming activities.

Safety and Loss Control

• Serves as a member of the Loss Control and Safety Committee.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Monitors contractor activities in the Head Office and managed properties to ensure safety compliance.
• Conducts safety training programs.
• Conducts safety audits for managed properties and the Head Office.
• Develops emergency and safety procedures.

Environmental Awareness

• Participates in activities that support environmental protection.
• Develops, promotes, upholds, and applies environmentally friendly practices.
• Contributes to initiatives that minimize wastage and resource depletion.

Leadership

• Sets and maintains high standards and attention to detail.
• Achieves assigned tasks according to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Guides and sets a positive example for colleagues.
• Motivates team members.
• Determines priorities, sets goals, and follows through on commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering course.
• Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
• At least 5 years of work experience in hotel operations, construction, property management, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Safety Practitioner, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Familiar with the Building Code, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards, and Fire Code.
• Exposure to ISO, OSHAS, Environmental, and other international standards.
• Safety Officer 2 (SO2); Safety Officer 3 (SO3) is an advantage.