Crisis & Management Officer

About the role

ADNOC Distribution is looking for an Officer, Crisis & Management in Abu Dhabi. The role provides an effective and immediate response capability to control and resolve emergency and crisis incidents by developing emergency and crisis management plans and procedures across ADNOC Distribution, protecting people, the environment, assets and reputation. It involves identifying risks, coordinating with stakeholders and leading crisis response to ensure swift recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency and crisis management plans and procedures in line with ADNOC corporate HSE standards, and rewrite emergency response plans across ADNOC Distribution in line with division strategy
• Coordinate testing and maintenance of unified emergency response plans and exercises, and ensure Tactical Response and Support Teams respond promptly and take part in post-incident reviews
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as Civil Defence, firefighting and emergency response services, and perform regular inspections and audits of emergency equipment
• Participate in investigations of crisis incidents, write detailed reports and recommend remedial actions
• Develop and coordinate HSE training programmes, including emergency response drills, and train staff on safety and fire-fighting equipment

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, risk management, public administration or a related field; MSc is a plus
• At least 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
• Experience developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures and plans, and coordinating HSE activities and projects
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English, and good presentation and report writing skills

Required skills

• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations and audits
• In-depth understanding of HSE management systems and tools
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE software applications
• Certifications: Incident Command System (ICS) minimum levels 1 and 2, and Business Continuity accreditation at minimum Associate level