Emergency Response Coordinator Lead

Heading is recruiting for its client, an oil and gas company, a Emergency Response Coordinator Lead (M/F) to work on rotation (Afungi rotator).

Job dimensions

• Site Personnel on Board is expected to peak at 15,000.
• The Emergency Response Coordinator Lead primary responsibilities include the development, delivery, maintenance, assurance and improvement of all site Emergency Response activities in close coordination with Maputo offices
• The Emergency Response Coordinator Lead manages a team of up to 10 personnel (1 to 2 direct).

Activities

• Inspire safety commitment in Client and EPC Contractor teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE requirements across works to promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Support the site Director in the overall Afungi site management and be a member of the site Emergency Management Team.
• Develop a team spirit, foster teamwork, and build trust within the team. Encourage suitable personal and professional development.
• Provide positive Emergency Response (ER) leadership and promote the adoption of Emergency Response best practice ensuring compliance with company Policy and Mozambique Emergency Response, health and safety legislation.
• Act as the Emergency Response Coordinator during emergency response incidents, exercises and drills
• Formulation, development and implementation of company Emergency Response systems and associated documentation.
• Review Contractors documentation against company standards and provide required interface.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of ER plans, procedures and standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain induction and training material to provide staff with details of their roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness.
• Maintain records of ER related trainings and competency of personnel likely to be tasked with ER duties
• Collate and organize information that may be required during an emergency to ensure its availability if required during an exercise or actual incident.
• Maintain and distribute ER duty rota to relevant personnel.
• Ensure post incident reviews are carried out to ensure identification of opportunities for continual improve to systems, process and practices are taken.
• Facilitate and participate in ER audits, inspections and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training and exercises for the emergency response teams.
• Support the Crisis Management / ER Manager in sustaining and improving business continuity/incident management plans.
• Ensure operational readiness of all site emergency response equipment.
• Provide site management with on-site assurance against all contractor ER activities.
• Develop activity plans and progress monitoring for activities related to ER maintenance and assurance.
• Promptly notify the TEPMA1 CEM Manager in Maputo of emergency response incidents in line with company procedures, where appropriate be involved in incident investigations.
• Continually evaluate the ER strategy (firefighting, oil spill, …) to reflect changes in facilities and capability

Qualifications/Experience required

• Advisable to be ICS 300 trained. Experience in Emergency Response development.
• Ability to manage contractor’s compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy and ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholders
• Strong HSE culture and safety leadership, effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence critical decisions.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese or French is advantageous.