Senior Emergency Response Specialist

About the role

The Senior Emergency Response Specialist will lead the monitoring and implementation of emergency preparedness and response programs across ENEC. The role ensures the organization can efficiently respond to fire and other emergencies, protecting people, property, and reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with safety teams, HQ operations manager, and site leaders to enforce internal safety policies and nuclear industry best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on emergency response policies, procedures, and legislation to senior leadership.
• Conduct and review risk assessments for all ENEC sites to minimise emergency impacts.
• Participate in accident and injury investigations and prepare evidence for preventive recommendations.
• Coordinate emergency response with the Business Continuity team and ensure compliance with UAE Fire Life Safety Code and OSHAD requirements.
• Organise floor‑warden and first‑aid training, maintain related registers, and evaluate building emergency drills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and update Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) for facilities and coordinate large‑scale drills.
• Act as liaison between corporate HSE, sustainability, and emergency response teams.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in emergency response and safety management within a high‑risk or nuclear environment.
• Proven ability to work with cross‑functional safety and operations teams.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and incident investigation.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Emergency response planning and execution
• Incident investigation and evidence preparation
• Compliance management (ISO 45001, UAE Fire Life Safety Code, OSHAD)
• Business continuity coordination

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness at a leading UAE energy organization.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary safety and operations teams.