JOB DETAILS:
Client Brief:
Our client, East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (“PipeCo”), which will build, own, and operate the EACOP system. PipeCo will be established on OPCO type model with representatives of both Uganda and Tanzania states as well as shareholders.

Job Summary:
The role will be based within the Corporate HSE Department and will provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise on Emergency Response and Crisis Management for EACOP Limited. The role works with both Project H3SE and the Operations teams to establish and implement the emergency response requirements for the construction and operations

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Subject Matter expert for Emergency Response, Crisis Management and Business Continuity.
• Establish the emergency and crisis response system, supportive infrastructure and tools.
• Prepare and/or maintain the EACOP Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plan and related documentation.
• Plan and implement the emergency response and crisis management program across the Company, ensuring a fully integrated approach between Company, Project and Contractors.
• Provide On-Duty Officer (ODO) role and support as required to meet the response needs.
• Provide Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Cell (CMC) support during an incident or crisis.
• Administer the On Duty Officer (ODO) and IMT Duty Schedules.
• Training for Emergency Response personnel at operational, tactical, and strategic levels.
• Development and delivery of Incident & Crisis Management exercises – Tabletops, Simex’s and Major exercises.
• Relative Response Team and Evacuee Reception support.
• Work with Project teams to ensure the Company Contractors’ emergency management plans are aligned to Company’s processes.
• Preparation of the Site Emergency Response Plans in readiness for the Operations Phase.
• Support the Health, Safety & Emergency Response Manager to establish the Emergency Response & Crisis Management function.
• Responsibility for delivery of all aspects for Emergency, Incident and Crisis response, including Business Continuity.
• Prepare the required Plans and Procedures as required for the EACOP HSE management system.
• Develop the processes and tools required for the implementation of the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan and its associated documentation.
• Conduct training and exercise for the effective execution of the required Emergency Response roles.
• Administer the EACOP On-Duty process for effective call out of response personnel.
• Represents EACOP on Emergency & Crisis Management matters with external stakeholders as assigned; establishes contact and maintains good coordination with the Ugandan and Tanzanian authorities.

Education, Skills, and Experience:
• Degree qualified or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized discipline (Security and Risk, Emergency and Crisis Management).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in emergency management related field. Experience in Oil & Gas Industry and/or large scale projects is essential.
• International experience in developing Emergency Response Plans and systems, to include the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Medevac Plans.
• Breadth of understanding of the application of the core principles of command, control, coordination as they apply to emergency response in an oil and gas industry related setting.
• Proven experience in Emergency Response, Crisis Management and Business Continuity is key. Previous training in Major Incident Management (IMS 300) is essential.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Proven leadership, influencing and ability to create positive relations with senior management, peers and all stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English