Head of Business Continuity

Job Description

HEAD, BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Department

CORPORATE HSE & QUALITY

Primary purpose of job

Responsible for leading and governing the provision and maintenance of business continuity management related systems and processes to provide assurance that the business continuity arrangements and capabilities uphold the highest quality in accordance with legislative, international standards requirements and address all relevant scenarios.

Experience & Skills

• Expert knowledge in business continuity planning, emergency and/or crisis management.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to influence outcomes across a wide range of stakeholder groups, while considering challenges to the business.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (both in terms of leading and motivating teams, as well as engagement with strategic stakeholders).
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize trends, assess risks and identify root causes.
• Ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and making decisions on complex health and safety matters.
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent verbal and written command of English. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
• # Min 15 years of relevant working experience.
• # Min 10 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical/chemical industries or any relevant international/regional organizations with an emphasis in one of the following: business continuity/strategic or contingency planning. Experience in crisis management and emergency preparedness and response, and IT disaster response would be an advantage.
• Min 5 years of experience in similar supervisory position.

Education

BEng/BSc in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Business Continuity Management, Emergency

Management or related discipline is required

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.