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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Occupational Health Officer

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university bachelor's degree in Occupational Health Engineering or Environmental Safety and Hygiene; technical qualifications do not meet this requirement.
  • Intermediate or advanced English proficiency.
  • Knowledge of computers and office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • One to three years of experience in similar positions.
  • Knowledge of INTECO, NFPA, and ANSI standards, among others.
  • Knowledge of national occupational health legislation.
  • Strong writing and drafting ability.
  • Certification in CPR and first aid.
  • Knowledge of firefighting.
  • Certifications in working at heights, confined spaces, cutting and welding, electrical work, hazardous-substance handling, and contractor management are not indispensable.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, present and analyze data, and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to take initiative, lead, remain committed to the work, focus on results, and provide customer service.
  • Ability to make timely decisions by assessing situations and applying judgment to emergencies involving guests and associates.
  • Ability to operate basic technology and other technology needed for the role.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in investigations conducted within or outside the hotel.
  • Ability to use computers to prepare occupational-health reports, controls, and statistics.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in departmental meetings, briefings, formal presentations, and interactions with guests, and to convey clear and convincing messages.
  • Ability to support process changes and follow up on implementation, manage time and priorities, use sound judgment, influence others, adapt to stress and ambiguity, act with integrity, anticipate problems, propose solutions, and identify and assess risks accurately.
  • Commitment to worker safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and review conditions and procedures that may create occupational risks for associates and in guest circulation areas; prepare reports and act to eliminate hazards or potential hazards.
  • Provide first aid and lead crisis situations.
  • Operate position-related technology.
  • Monitor associates' proper use of required protective equipment.
  • Report unsafe conditions in any hotel area.
  • Inform the manager in writing of any findings during work.
  • Ensure evacuation plans are followed and put into implementation.
  • Conduct rounds throughout the property to maintain safe conditions for associates and guests.
  • Monitor cleanliness and safety in operational areas.
  • Collaborate respectfully and productively with associates in the role's department and other departments.
  • Respond to emergencies and coordinate planned activities; lead, guide, and organize groups during emergencies.
  • Complete associate reports and advise on guest cases when required.
  • Follow hotel policies and procedures and complete training assigned by hotel administration.
  • Promote occupational health across hotel departments through communication and training programs.
  • Follow procedures related to the death of an associate and provide required assistance.
  • Perform other business-operation duties assigned by the manager.
  • Use departmental equipment appropriately and maintain it, including fire panels, computers, phones, first-aid equipment, and office supplies.
  • Serve as a liaison between the occupational medical clinic and the relevant Human Resources and Prevention management teams.
  • Perform professional risk-prevention work by identifying agents that may cause occupational illness or worker injury.
  • Conduct technical studies evaluating workplace exposure to physical contaminants, including noise, vibration, and temperature, and chemical contaminants, including gases, vapors, and mists; recommend required controls.
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations.
  • Design and develop safety programs and systems for machines, equipment, tools, facilities, and hazardous materials.
  • Issue health and safety recommendations for building plans, construction, and building operations.
  • Design, evaluate, and monitor occupational health and safety programs and follow up on their implementation.
  • Support implementation and development of the occupational health and safety policy.
  • Determine the type, quantity, and placement of signs and emergency lights at the institution.
  • Promote compliance with current occupational-risk-prevention rules by participating in the creation and updating of internal standards and supporting their communication and application.
  • Plan occupational safety and hygiene inspection programs.
  • Provide workers with basic occupational-risk-prevention information and training through instruction and campaigns that promote safe behaviors.
  • Manage the procurement and upkeep of personal protective equipment to ensure it is available at the right time and place.
  • Maintain records of accidents, incidents, and occupational illnesses.
  • Develop and implement safety rules and devices to prevent work accidents, occupational illnesses, and damage to equipment and facilities; investigate accident causes and establish preventive measures.
  • Use measurement instruments to detect contaminants.
  • Advise on and assess purchases of personal protective equipment.
  • Review and test equipment to assess ergonomic suitability and recommend institutional purchases.
  • Prepare reports, projects, standards, procedures, and other documents arising from the work, including relevant recommendations and observations.
  • Notify the appropriate institution of workplace accidents or illnesses.
  • Track property accident rates and corrective actions implemented.
  • Investigate causal links in accidents and assess case reopenings.
  • Support preventive-safety training, including evacuation drills, first-aid brigades, fire brigades, and safe-work training.
  • Answer and resolve inquiries related to the role's area of activity.
  • Perform other duties associated with the position.
  • Respond to assistance requests from other departments.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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