Job summary

Responsible for assessing the risk in hotel work environment to minimize associates’ illness and injury during work hours. Inspect hazardous factors in the work environment, quality of equipment or facility used by associates. Lead the organization toward a healthy and safe work environment by advising, monitoring, and reporting in the workplace, and engaging staff in programs that ensure safe practices in the workplace.

Candidate profile

Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Occupational Health and Safety or similar field of study.
OR
Three to five years’ experience in a related field.

Core work activities

Managing health and safety in operations

• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Inspect work environments to ensure safety in workplace.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments at the property including quarterly OSHA/SAFETY audits, incident tracking, and the hazard abatement process.
• Submit Workplace Risk Assessment Report and Workplace Occupational Health and Safety workbook.
• Propose the workbook to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee every 6 months.
• Complete and submit required biannual Occupational Health and Safety reports to Labor Protection and Welfare Office.
• Suspend activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Advise management regarding health or safety issues.
• Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
• Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure compliance with public health legislation and regulations.
• Collect and analyze data, and provide reports and suggestions on hazards, illness, and distress occurring during employees’ work hours.
• Conduct tests of facilities for environmental hazards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
• Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
• Develop emergency procedures with other departments.
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians/nurses to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Develop or maintain hygiene standards in the workplace.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.

Build the health and safety awareness for employees

• Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Conduct health or safety training programs for all employees at least once a year as mandated by law.
• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
• Prepare healthcare training materials.

Additional responsibilities

• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to verify that materials are handled properly.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
• Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with local law enforcement authorities.
• Inform and update executives and peers on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, or in person.
• Perform other work safety tasks as assigned by management.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J. Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW