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JOB TITLE: Emergency Response Coordinator
LOCATION: Afungi
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, a global leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Emergency Response Coordinator to be based in Afungi.
• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Inspire safety commitment in Client and all Contractors and Subcontractors teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example.
• Provide positive ER leadership and promote the adoption of ER best practice ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Mozambique Emergency Response, health and safety legislation
• Act as the Emergency Response Coordinator during emergency response incidents, exercises and drills
• Formulation, development and implementation of Company ER systems and associated documentation
• Review Contractors documentation against Company standards and provide required interface
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of ER plans, procedures and standards and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop activity plans and progress monitoring for activities related to ER maintenance and assurance
• Maintain orientating induction and training material to provide staff with details of their roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness
• Maintain records of ER related training and competency of personnel likely to be tasked with ER duties
• Collate and organize information that may be required during an emergency to ensure its availability if required during an exercise or actual incident. Maintain and distribute ER duty rota to relevant Company personnel
• Facilitate and participate in ER audits, inspections and investigations
• Ensure post incident reviews are carried out to ensure identification of opportunities for continual improvement to systems, processes and practices are taken
• Develop and deliver training and exercises for the emergency response teams
• Participate in risk assessment process as and when required
• Support the CM/ER Manager in sustaining and improving business continuity/incident management plans
• Ensure operational readiness of all Company emergency response equipment
• Promptly notify the Company CEM Manager in Maputo of emergency response incidents in line with Company procedures, where appropriate be involved in incident investigations
• Provide Company management with on-site assurance against all contractor ER activities
• Always give feedback to Contractor’s supervisor on both positive and negative observations before leaving the work area
• Ensure ER support for all Company aviation activities. Ensure safety assurance at Afungi helipads/airstrip and during air operations
• Operationally oversee Company, Emergency Response firefighting teams, including the day-to-day management of Fire Team activities
• Continually evaluate the firefighting strategy to reflect changes in facilities and capability
PURPOSES
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of emergency response plans across all operational sites.
• Learn how to maintain readiness and capability to respond to emergencies, minimizing impact on personnel, environment, and assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance emergency preparedness and response strategies.
• Develop and conduct regular training and drills to ensure staff are equipped to handle emergency situations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards related to emergency response.
• Facilitate communication and information flow during emergencies to ensure timely decision-making and action.
• Evaluate and improve emergency response procedures based on lessons learned and best practices.
• Support the integration of emergency response plans with broader HSEQ initiatives to align with company objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and support in crisis management and emergency response planning.
• Promote a culture of safety and preparedness within the organization to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.
• Strong ability to learn how to manage Emergency situation
• Ability to manage contractor’s compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy.
• Ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and with cross-discipline professionals
• Calm under pressure
• Decisiveness
• Clear communication and command
• Situational awareness
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required.
• Portuguese or French is advantageous
• Emergency Response Coordinator to be ICS 200 trained or GOC 3
• Rapid assessment - Risk Management & Safety
• Level of experience required for the position: - 5 Years
LOCATION: Afungi
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, a global leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Emergency Response Coordinator to be based in Afungi.
JOB DIMENSION
The Emergency Response Coord. position is responsible for:• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Inspire safety commitment in Client and all Contractors and Subcontractors teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example.
• Provide positive ER leadership and promote the adoption of ER best practice ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Mozambique Emergency Response, health and safety legislation
• Act as the Emergency Response Coordinator during emergency response incidents, exercises and drills
• Formulation, development and implementation of Company ER systems and associated documentation
• Review Contractors documentation against Company standards and provide required interface
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of ER plans, procedures and standards and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop activity plans and progress monitoring for activities related to ER maintenance and assurance
• Maintain orientating induction and training material to provide staff with details of their roles and responsibilities for emergency preparedness
• Maintain records of ER related training and competency of personnel likely to be tasked with ER duties
• Collate and organize information that may be required during an emergency to ensure its availability if required during an exercise or actual incident. Maintain and distribute ER duty rota to relevant Company personnel
• Facilitate and participate in ER audits, inspections and investigations
• Ensure post incident reviews are carried out to ensure identification of opportunities for continual improvement to systems, processes and practices are taken
• Develop and deliver training and exercises for the emergency response teams
• Participate in risk assessment process as and when required
• Support the CM/ER Manager in sustaining and improving business continuity/incident management plans
• Ensure operational readiness of all Company emergency response equipment
• Promptly notify the Company CEM Manager in Maputo of emergency response incidents in line with Company procedures, where appropriate be involved in incident investigations
• Provide Company management with on-site assurance against all contractor ER activities
• Always give feedback to Contractor’s supervisor on both positive and negative observations before leaving the work area
• Ensure ER support for all Company aviation activities. Ensure safety assurance at Afungi helipads/airstrip and during air operations
• Operationally oversee Company, Emergency Response firefighting teams, including the day-to-day management of Fire Team activities
• Continually evaluate the firefighting strategy to reflect changes in facilities and capability
PURPOSES
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of emergency response plans across all operational sites.
• Learn how to maintain readiness and capability to respond to emergencies, minimizing impact on personnel, environment, and assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance emergency preparedness and response strategies.
• Develop and conduct regular training and drills to ensure staff are equipped to handle emergency situations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards related to emergency response.
• Facilitate communication and information flow during emergencies to ensure timely decision-making and action.
• Evaluate and improve emergency response procedures based on lessons learned and best practices.
• Support the integration of emergency response plans with broader HSEQ initiatives to align with company objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and support in crisis management and emergency response planning.
• Promote a culture of safety and preparedness within the organization to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Qualification level required for the position: Level 5 = Short-cycle tertiary education• Strong ability to learn how to manage Emergency situation
• Ability to manage contractor’s compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with autonomy.
• Ability to communicate to and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and with cross-discipline professionals
• Calm under pressure
• Decisiveness
• Clear communication and command
• Situational awareness
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required.
• Portuguese or French is advantageous
• Emergency Response Coordinator to be ICS 200 trained or GOC 3
• Rapid assessment - Risk Management & Safety
• Level of experience required for the position: - 5 Years
