Job Title:

HSE - Emergency Response Coordinator

Reference:

PIR 442220220

Project

Hail & Ghasha, 4422 UAE

Job Location:

Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job type/Contract:

Contractual. From 15/07/2026

Hours/rotation:

Rotation of 60 days on site and 10 days off (paid) & 2 days traveling (paid)

Salary range:

Excellent salary package with benefits

Benefits:

Single Status.

Accommodation (Meals) provided by the company

Transportation provided by the company

Round trip ticket on each rotation (Economy class)

Job summary/Role description

• The position ensures that emergency response personnel are properly trained, equipped, and capable of responding effectively to workplace incidents, including medical emergencies, fire, rescue operations, confined space incidents, work-at-height emergencies, and other crisis situations

• Planning, organizing, implementing, and continuously improving emergency preparedness and response programs

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site emergency response plans and procedures

• Coordinate emergency response activities during incidents and emergencies

• Conduct emergency drills, exercises, and simulations to evaluate response effectiveness

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company standards, and client specifications

• Participate in incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Rope Rescue and Technical Rescue Support:

• • Demonstrate proficiency in emergency rope rescue techniques and IRATA- based rope access principles

  • Perform and supervise the tying, inspection, and application of rescue knots including:

• -Figure Eight Knot (Single and On-A-Bight)

• • Single/Double Fisherman’s Knot (Locking)
• • Alpine Butterfly Knot
• • Clove Hitch
• • Munter Hitch
• • Prusik Knots (different variance)
• • Overhand Backup Knot
• • Support work-at-height rescue planning and execution
• • Inspect rescue equipment and ensure readiness for emergency deployment
• • Administrative and Documentation Functions

  • Develop, review, revise, and update emergency procedures, rescue plans, and response protocols

  • Maintain records of emergency drills, training, inspections, certifications, and equipment inventories

  • Prepare emergency response reports and performance evaluations

  • Coordinate emergency response meetings and safety briefings

  • Ensure emergency documentation remains current and compliant with organizational requirements

  • Training and Competency Development

  • Conduct or coordinate emergency response and rescue training programs.

  • Evaluate ERT member competency and identify training needs

  • Mentor and coach emergency responders in rescue techniques and emergency procedures

  • Promote continuous improvement in emergency preparedness capabilities. Equipment Management

  • Maintain inventories of emergency and rescue equipment

  • Ensure inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification requirements are met

  • Coordinate procurement and replacement of emergency response equipment as necessary

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Experience

• Experienced in Occupational Safety and Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Industrial Safety, or related discipline

• Experience in industrial, construction, oil and gas, power generation, or similar environments

• Experience coordinating Emergency Response Teams in industrial or construction environments

• Experience with confined space rescue, work-at-height rescue, and technical rescue operations

• Familiarity with Incident Command System (ICS) principles.

• Experience conducting emergency drills, exercises, and post-incident evaluations

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and report-writing skills
• Excellent administrative and documentation skills
• Proficiency in emergency rescue knots and rope rescue techniques.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response systems and incident management
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the role
• Ability to assess risks and make sound decisions during emergencies
• IRATA certification or demonstrated knowledge of IRATA rope access and rescue techniques is preferred.
• Relevant emergency response, rescue, or firefighting certifications.