Business Unit Emergency Response Advisor (Kurdistan, Field based)

Job Title: Business Unit Emergency Response Advisor Location: Kurdistan, Field based Sector: Oil and Gas Open To: Locals Only Job Summary: The role is responsible for maintaining excellence in Emergency Response, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity across the Kurdistan Business Unit (BU), ensuring the organisation maintains a strong capability to respond effectively to incidents and business disruptions. As a key member of a dynamic and initiative-taking HSE team, this role will help ensure the BU is fully prepared to manage incidents that may impact operations. A major focus will be on coaching and training BU personnel to competently manage all credible emergencies. Ensure the availability of appropriate resources to manage incidents across all facilities and offices including drilling and well sites. Lead the planning, design, and execution of all BU drills and exercises, ensuring lessons learned are captured, actions are assigned, and follow-up is completed. Provide tactical and technical support across all levels of the Incident Command System. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. Oversee the full Business Continuity cycle, maintaining the effectiveness of the programme through continuous business impact analysis, response planning, and support for organisational resilience. Key Responsibilities: Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plans – Maintain, review, and update the organization’s emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans to ensure operational readiness and effective risk mitigation. Training and Development – Trains and coaches designated teams in the following at a minimum: Fire and explosion response; Confined space and at height rescue; Vehicle Accident Response; Hazardous Substance Spill Response; Toxic Gas Release including H2S; Health related emergencies in coordination with the Medical and Health Superintendent and field location-based Medics; Security related incidents in coordination with the BU Security Manager and field-based security personnel; IT related incidents in coordination with the Chief Information Officer. Coordinates the maintenance of the ER capability of BU Incident Management locations through document management, management of the IT infrastructure and boards in the individual locations, and coordinates, plans, and schedules training to ensure that nominated personnel can effectively use the resources at these locations. Collaborates with local authorities to improve local authority capability to assist the company in the event of an incident. Ensures Family Liaison and Relative Response teams are trained and able to effectively support family and relatives in the event of an incident. Ensures all Department Heads receive regular Business Continuity training and awareness to ensure competence and continual improvement. Testing & Exercising – The Role Holder will be responsible for the planning, design, and execution of all BU drills an