Senior Advisor HSE Security And ERCM

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP021-272

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Safety & Environment

Company Industry
Oil & Gas

Petrofac overview

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies. We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key responsibilities

Support the implementation and maintenance of the Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Plan for the EPCM Project on DAS Island, in compliance with ADNOC HSE-CE-ST01 and project-specific requirements.

Act as the site-level coordinator for all emergency preparedness activities, including drills, training, and documentation of ERP-related updates.

Assist the ERCM Manager in overseeing the readiness of emergency response systems, emergency team rosters, equipment, and communication systems across the site.

Monitor the execution of site-wide security protocols in collaboration with private security contractors, ensuring alignment with ADNOC security standards and project security procedures.

Ensure all site personnel and visitors, including construction contractors and their low-tier contractors, receive appropriate HSE and emergency response induction and refresher training as per the Project Training Matrix.

Maintain close coordination with Construction Contractors, EPCM emergency leads, and company representatives to ensure that all ERCM and security arrangements are consistently applied and updated.

Serve as focal point on site during emergency drills and real-time incidents, supporting on-scene coordination, documentation, and post-event reporting.

Track and report all emergency exercises, including action closure and lessons learned, in accordance with audit expectations.

Facilitate behavioral safety and welfare monitoring for female staff employed and accommodated on DAS Island, ensuring a secure and respectful working environment.

Participate in planning and review of escape, evacuation, and rescue systems (EERA), emergency communication, and emergency response protocols.

Essential qualifications and experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Emergency Management, Security Studies, Occupational Safety, or equivalent).

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in emergency response, firefighting, rescue operations and/or security coordination.

Prior involvement in implementing ERP/ERCM programs and conducting emergency drills aligned with ICS principles.

ADNOC-approved certifications and international qualifications preferred (e.g., OPITO T-BOSIET, H2S, NEBOSH, Emergency Response Planning).

Military, civil defense, firefighting, or law enforcement background will be considered an advantage.

Skills and competencies

Knowledge of ADNOC HSE standards (particularly HSE-CE-ST01, HSE-EC-CP02, and HSE-EC-ST03), and emergency response and security regulations.

Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and security service providers to ensure effective access control, incident response, and site protection.

Skilled in emergency preparedness planning, field response, training facilitation, and drill execution.

Capable of working under pressure during emergencies with excellent situational awareness and communication skills.

Proficient in maintaining emergency response records, tracking KPIs, and managing post-incident documentation.

Strong integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality in security-related matters.

Computer literacy in MS Office, ERP tracking tools, and document control systems.

About the Company

Petrofac is an international provider of facilities solutions to the oil & gas production and processing industries.

Petrofac delivers services through seven business units: Engineering & Construction, Engineering & Construction Ventures, Engineering Services, Offshore Engineering & Operations, Training, Production Solutions and Energy Developments.

Through these businesses, Petrofac designs and builds oil & gas facilities; operates, maintains and manages facilities and trains personnel; enhances production; and, where it can leverage its service capability, develops and co-invests in upstream and infrastructure projects.

Petrofac’s range of services meets its customers’ needs across the full life cycle of oil & gas assets.

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