Officer, Crisis & Management

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional in emergency management. You will be responsible for developing crisis management plans, coordinating emergency response training, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in crisis management, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in crisis management or emergency response.
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency and crisis management plans.
• Coordinate training programs for emergency response.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Crisis management

Emergency response

HSE standards

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

MSc is a plus

Tools

MS Office

HSE software applications

Job description

JOB PURPOSE :

To provide an effective and immediate response capability to control and resolve emergency and crisis incidents by developing emergency and crisis management system plans and procedures across ADNOC Distribution for the protection of people, the environment, assets and reputation. Identifying potential risks, coordinating with various stakeholders, and leading crisis response efforts to minimize impact and ensure swift recovery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Job Specific Accountabilities

Emergency Planning

• Develop and implement emergency and crisis management plans and procedures as appropriate for the function / business line needs and objectives in line with ADNOC corporate HSE standards.
• Align to the ADNOC Standard HSE-CE-ST01 and Incident management system and rewrite all emergency response plans across ADNOC Distribution in line with division strategy.
• Develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Create and maintain crisis management plan and procedures.

Emergency Response Exercises

• Coordinate the testing and maintenance of unified emergency response plans and exercises to ensure awareness and preparedness in case of an incident across ADNOC Distribution.
• Ensure that Tactical Response and Support Teams and related staff respond promptly and effectively to any emergency case, whilst also taking part in any post investigation meetings.
• Ensure alignment of all Emergency Response documentation to Standard operating procedures and staff briefings.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (Civil Defence, Firefighting and Emergency Response services) for coordination and assistance on emergency services as per the existing agreements and interfacing with the external stakeholders regarding fire and safety, emergency response plans and other issues of mutual concern.
• Perform inspections on a regular basis to ensure validity of plans and implement measures when necessary to ensure sound implementation.
• Conduct audits on emergency equipment to ensure they are serviced and ready for use in case of an emergency.

Incident Investigation

• Participate in investigations and prepare detailed reports on crisis incidents, responses, and lessons learned to determine causes and takes decisions, or in the case of more serious and complex incidents, make recommendations, for remedial action.

Training

• Develop and coordinate HSE training programs including emergency response procedures, preparedness and drill programs to be delivered across the organization as per the need of every function and its criticality.
• Ensure all emergency response teams are familiar with emergency response plans and procedures, standard operating procedures, and all other relevant policies and procedures, in addition to ensuring all staff are duly trained to operate safety and fire-fighting equipment and planning on-the-job training of emergency response staff as required.
• Recommend and deliver training and development interventions for employees across ADNOC Distribution to build their capabilities in HSE and ensure their understanding of procedures, measures and responses in times of emergencies and crisis.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the functional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Unit / Divisional policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the function in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Communications & Working Relationships

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal

• HSE team
• Employees across the organizations per training needs

External

• Government Authorities
• Emergency Services
• Civil Defence

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

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 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 (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
• 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 of Business Continuity, Minimum Associate Level