About the Role
The role focuses on providing an effective and immediate response capability to control and resolve emergency and crisis incidents. Responsibilities include developing emergency and crisis management system plans and procedures across the company to protect people, the environment, assets, and reputation. Key tasks involve identifying potential risks, coordinating with various stakeholders, and leading crisis response efforts to minimize impact and ensure swift recovery.
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Key Accountabilities
Emergency Planning
- Develop and implement emergency and crisis management plans and procedures to meet business line needs while aligning with corporate HSE standards.
- Align to the Standard HSE-CE-ST01 and rewrite all emergency response plans across the company in line with division strategy.
- Develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Create and maintain crisis management plans and procedures.
Emergency Response Exercises
- Coordinate the testing and maintenance of unified emergency response plans and exercises to ensure awareness and preparedness across the company.
- Ensure that Tactical Response and Support Teams respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, participating in post-incident investigation meetings.
- Align all Emergency Response documentation with Standard Operating Procedures and staff briefings.
- Liaise with external stakeholders for coordination and assistance on emergency services according to existing agreements, and address fire and safety issues.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure the validity of plans and implement measures as necessary.
- Perform audits on emergency equipment to ensure they are properly serviced and ready for use.
Incident Investigation
- Participate in investigations and prepare detailed reports on crisis incidents and responses, determining causes and making recommendations for remedial action.
Training
- Develop and coordinate HSE training programs, including emergency response procedures and drill programs, tailored to organizational needs.
- Ensure all emergency response teams are trained and familiar with relevant plans and procedures, and plan on-the-job training accordingly.
- Recommend and deliver training interventions to build employee capabilities in HSE and emergency procedures.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, risk management, public administration, or a related field.
- MSc is a plus.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in crisis management, emergency response, or a related area, preferably in Oil and Gas.
- Excellent knowledge of HSE standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both Arabic and English.
- Experience in developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures, and plans.
- In-depth understanding of HSE management systems and tools.
- Proficient in using MS Office and HSE software applications.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills along with sound knowledge of HSE principles and practices.
- Experience in coordinating and managing HSE activities and projects.
- Effective presentation and report writing skills.
Professional Certifications
- Incident Command System (ICS), minimum level 1 and 2.
- International accreditation in Business Continuity, minimum Associate Level.
