Emergency Response Advisor - Kurdistan
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Emergency Response Advisor - Kurdistan
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Company: WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Location: Kurdistan,
Job type: Contract
Salary: Competitive GBP / YEAR
Posted: 2026-05-26
Emergency Response Advisor - Kurdistan
Location: Kurdistan Region (Field-Based)
Rotation: 29 Days On / 27 Days Off
Contract: 12 month renewable
Day Rate Basis
We are supporting a major onshore oil & gas operation in the Kurdistan region and are looking for an experienced Emergency Response Advisor to join the HSE leadership team. This is a senior-level field-based role focused on strengthening emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity capability across operational sites and offices in a complex operating environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving emergency response and crisis management readiness across the business unit, ensuring teams, systems, equipment, and procedures are fully prepared to respond to credible operational incidents and business disruptions. The role will involve significant interaction with operations, drilling, security, medical, IT, and local authorities, alongside hands-on coaching and development of national personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve Emergency Response (ER), Crisis Management (CM), and Business Continuity (BC) plans and procedures
Lead the planning, design, and execution of emergency drills and multi-level exercises
Support and advise Incident Management Teams across all levels of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Coordinate emergency response readiness across field sites, drilling operations, and office locations
Deliver coaching, mentoring, and training to operational teams and national personnel
Support emergency preparedness for:
Fire & explosion incidents
H2S and toxic gas releases
Spill response and pollution control
Security and evacuation scenarios
Confined space and rescue operations
Medical emergencies and road traffic incidents
Ensure emergency response equipment and firefighting systems are inspected, maintained, and operational
Work closely with local authorities, contractors, and external stakeholders to strengthen emergency response capability
Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned, audits, and corrective action tracking
Promote strong HSE culture and organisational resilience across all operations
Candidate Profile
Internationally recognised qualifications in:
Emergency Response
Crisis Management
Business Continuity
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
15+ years' experience within emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity in the oil & gas sector
Strong onshore operational experience within remote or high-risk environments
Proven experience leading emergency exercises and training programmes
Strong coaching and mentoring capability, including development of local nationals
Experience supporting tactical response scenarios including:
Firefighting
Oil spill response
Security incidents
Evacuation management
Fatality management
Rescue operations
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
If you are interested, please apply
Location: Kurdistan,
Job type: Contract
Salary: Competitive GBP / YEAR
Posted: 2026-05-26
Emergency Response Advisor - Kurdistan
Location: Kurdistan Region (Field-Based)
Rotation: 29 Days On / 27 Days Off
Contract: 12 month renewable
Day Rate Basis
We are supporting a major onshore oil & gas operation in the Kurdistan region and are looking for an experienced Emergency Response Advisor to join the HSE leadership team. This is a senior-level field-based role focused on strengthening emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity capability across operational sites and offices in a complex operating environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving emergency response and crisis management readiness across the business unit, ensuring teams, systems, equipment, and procedures are fully prepared to respond to credible operational incidents and business disruptions. The role will involve significant interaction with operations, drilling, security, medical, IT, and local authorities, alongside hands-on coaching and development of national personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve Emergency Response (ER), Crisis Management (CM), and Business Continuity (BC) plans and procedures
Lead the planning, design, and execution of emergency drills and multi-level exercises
Support and advise Incident Management Teams across all levels of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Coordinate emergency response readiness across field sites, drilling operations, and office locations
Deliver coaching, mentoring, and training to operational teams and national personnel
Support emergency preparedness for:
Fire & explosion incidents
H2S and toxic gas releases
Spill response and pollution control
Security and evacuation scenarios
Confined space and rescue operations
Medical emergencies and road traffic incidents
Ensure emergency response equipment and firefighting systems are inspected, maintained, and operational
Work closely with local authorities, contractors, and external stakeholders to strengthen emergency response capability
Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned, audits, and corrective action tracking
Promote strong HSE culture and organisational resilience across all operations
Candidate Profile
Internationally recognised qualifications in:
Emergency Response
Crisis Management
Business Continuity
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
15+ years' experience within emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity in the oil & gas sector
Strong onshore operational experience within remote or high-risk environments
Proven experience leading emergency exercises and training programmes
Strong coaching and mentoring capability, including development of local nationals
Experience supporting tactical response scenarios including:
Firefighting
Oil spill response
Security incidents
Evacuation management
Fatality management
Rescue operations
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
If you are interested, please apply
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