HSE - Emergency Response Coordinator

Date: 10/03/2026
Place of work: Al Ruwais, UAE

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

  • Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent

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.