Oil Spill Response Specialist

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• You will be required to perform the following:
• Provide advice and technical support to Pollution Control Units either in the Arabian Gulf or Red Sea when they are involved in oil spill control operations.
• Participate in the development of appropriate pollution control measures and clean up techniques best suited to the special conditions of the Arabian Gulf & Red Sea.
• Report on oil spills areas, prepares Leak and Spill Reports and other documents as required by Government Authorities.
• Join scheduled or emergency oil spill surveillance flights, reports on sightings, records result and develops estimates of spillage.
• Assist in developing oil spill training exercises and participates in their effective implementation.
• Participate with Regional Oil Spill Coordinator in the preparation of oil spill contingency plans.
• Undertakes periodical inspections of pollution control vessels and prepares inspection reports.

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering or Marine Navigation or any relevant field from a recognized and approved program.
• You will have a minimum of five years’ experience in oil spill response activities. 

Alternatively:

• You will hold a High National Diploma degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering or Marine Navigation or any relevant field from a recognized and approved program.
• You will have a minimum of seven years’ experience in oil spill response activities.
• An International Maritime Org-recognized STCW CoC is preferred.