Emergency Response Planner

Overview

The role supports Emergency Response Coordinators in establishing and executing effective emergency response frameworks and strategies for all offshore facilities managed by QatarEnergy and affiliated offshore operators. A key focus is driving ongoing enhancement of emergency readiness by assimilating insights from drills, incident reviews, and international industry standards into operational plans and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of comprehensive emergency response systems targeting offshore assets.
• Collaborate in refining emergency preparedness by incorporating lessons from previous exercises and real incidents as well as adopting global best practices.

Required Experience and Expertise

• Minimum of ten years’ professional experience in emergency response and/or safety roles.
• Extensive familiarity with safety procedures and emergency response challenges in the offshore oil and gas sector.
• Thorough understanding of offshore operational environments and logistics.
• Practical knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) framework.
• Capability to design credible emergency scenarios and corresponding response plans.
• Experience in formulating relevant policies and emergency procedures.

Preferred Certifications

• Certification level ICS 300.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) Oil Spill Response Level 2 or 3 qualification.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health, safety, and environmental certification.
• Business Continuity Planning or Crisis Management credential.

Educational Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent is required.