Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Astute''s Power Team is partnering with a leading Operations & Maintenance provider to recruit an Emergency Preparedness Advisor for its fleet of COMAH and power facilities across the UK. This position is based in Stockton with UK wide travel required.
The Emergency Preparedness Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension and benefits package.
If you''re have experience planning emergency response procedures in heavy process industries then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Emergency Preparedness Advisor role
Reporting to the Compliance and Assurance Manager you will:

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans
• Coordinate crisis management processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements
• Assess security risks and support the protection of critical infrastructure
• Deliver emergency response training to staff, contractors and stakeholders
• Support response activities during incidents to protect people and the environment
• Identify hazards and implement risk reduction strategies
• Liaise with emergency services and external partners
• Contribute to incident investigations and recovery planning
• Maintain accurate records and evaluate response effectiveness

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or professional qualification in emergency planning, risk management or a related field
• Experience within a high hazard industry such as energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and their practical application
• Experience in crisis management within a complex organisation
• Understanding of emergency response structures such as incident command systems
• Experience in business continuity or emergency planning functions
• Ability to investigate incidents and identify root causes

Personal skills
The Emergency Preparedness Advisor role would suit someone who is:

• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A clear and confident communicator
• Proactive with a strong attention to detail
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Collaborative and able to work across teams
• Committed to high safety and compliance standards

Salary and benefits of the Emergency Preparedness Advisor role

• Competitive salary
• Based in Stockton with UK wide travel required
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and safety focused working environment

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