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Business Unit Emergency Response Advisor

Sector: Oil & Gas

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Training and Development – Trains and Coaches designated teams in the following at a minimum: Fire and explosion response , Confined space and at height rescue, Vehicle Accident Response, Hazardous Substance Spill Response, Toxic Gas Release including H2S, Health related emergencies in coordination with the Medical and Health Superintendent and field location-based Medics,  Security related incidents in coordination with the BU Security Manager and Field-based security personnel, IT related incidents in coordination with the Chief Information officer.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of the ER capability of BU Incident Management locations through document management, management of the IT infrastructure and boards in the individual locations, coordinate, plan, and schedule training to ensure that nominated personnel can effectively use the resources at these locations.
  •  Collaborate with local authorities to improve local authority capability to assist Company in the event of an incident.
  •  Ensure Family Liaison and Relative response teams are trained and able to effectively support family and relatives in the event of an incident.
  •  Ensure all Department Heads receive regular Business Continuity training and awareness to ensure competence and continual improvement.
  • Testing & Exercising the Role Holder will be responsible for the planning, design and execution of all BU drills and exercises, ensuring any lessons learnt are recorded, actions are allocated to owners and followed up on. Testing and Exercising will involve the following areas in coordination with department heads-
    - Production and Operations , 
    Drilling & Wells, IT, Security, Medical, Office Locations, Business Continuity.
  • ER Equipment - Advises on procurement and use of equipment necessary to respond to credible scenarios based on risk assessment at the field and office locations.
  • Maintenance of ER equipment - Ensure that all emergency response equipment and fixed Firefighting systems at all sites is tested, inspected and recorded as per recommended intervals, with any defects reported ensuring all repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Continuous improvement – Through drills, exercises, and awareness of up-to-date industry best practice the role holder will continuously improve Company's readiness through written documented improvement plans.
  • Coaching – The Role Holder will be assigned national personnel and must develop their competencies in the subject of Emergency Response and shall progress national staff via competency development and assessment
  • Working with local stakeholders – the Role Holder will be expected to
    - Work closely with CSR, to enhance the capabilities of local and national authorities in Emergency Response and Crisis Management.
    - Work with local Contractors to ensure that their own Emergency Response Plans meet Company's expectations.
  • Compliance and Ethics – Role Holder shall operate within Company's ethics and compliance procedures.

Requirements:

  • Internationally or nationally recognized qualification in the following areas.
    •ICS
    •Emergency Response
    •Crisis Management
    •Business Continuity
    •At least 15 years’ practical experience in emergency response crisis management and business continuity which must include oil and gas onshore experience.
    • Practical and theoretical training development and delivery experience, ideally with some familiarity with virtual delivery and competency management frameworks.
    •Has fulfilled a similar role and can provide references of capability.
    • Experience in a range of tactical response matters, i.e., firefighting, country evacuation, pollution response including Oil Spill Response, fatality management, security, or civil crisis response, road traffic collisions, confined space, and rescues from height.
  • Incident Commander competencies in an international setting.
  • Experienced coach and trainer with preference to those candidates with experience in developing local nationals.
  •  Experienced in the planning and delivery of multi-level exercises.
  • Must be able to develop, write and maintain clear and credible ER & CM and BC plans that are easily understood and executed.
  • Previous engagement with National authorities and other IOCs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Build networks to enhance effectiveness and share knowledge.

Working Conditions:

Kurdistan, Field based

Work Schedule: 29 days ON / 27 days OFF

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Erbil
Sector: Oil & Gas
Job Code: emp320
Employment Duration: Full Time
Deadline: 30/05/2025

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