Responder, Oil Spill And HNS Response

Job purpose

Implements and executes the operational instructions and oil spill response (OSR) / hazmat emergency response plans in order to enable the delivery of seamless emergency response with minimal human, environmental and financial impact.

Job specific accountabilities

• Mobilizes, deploys and operates OSR and hazmat equipment, both on-shore and off-shore (depending on the experience level and training) to ensure timely and relevant emergency response.
• Participates in the survey team to confirm the incident and identify its scale, and accordingly, reports findings to enable efficient and informed decision-making at management level.
• Executes the preparation of the emergency site for oil spill / hazmat materials removal and disposal (including constructing containment etc.) in order to minimise the crisis’ impact in a safe manner.
• Collects, contains, tests, stores, transports and, when required, disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, as directed, and in accordance with the corporate policies and applicable laws, in order to ensure proper damage control.
• Ensures familiarization of all deployment and operating equipment.
• Stores, maintains and rehabilitates all OSR / hazmat equipment after operations to ensure that it is in a constant state of operational readiness.
• Ensures that all equipment (such as lifting gear, etc.) is properly labelled and optimally functional.
• Assists in periodic reviews of the OSR and hazmat installations in collaboration with the safety and maintenance staff to ensure that all equipment is operationally ready.
• Assists in the development of emergency reports when needed to ensure accurate reporting.
• Remains on-call as per the duty roster in order to respond in a timely manner to emergencies.

Minimum qualification

Technical diploma in relevant field or secondary school certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field.

Minimum experience, knowledge & skills

Two years of experience in a crisis and emergency-related field, preferably in a similar industry.

Revenues / budget

As per approved financial budget.

Direct reports

As per organization chart.

Indirect reports

As per organization chart.

Professional certifications

As applicable.