oil spill preparedness and response advisor - Luanda, Angola - ESPACIE - Naurex Angola

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 Provide expertise for the implementation of Oil Spill Preparedness and Response system

• Proposal of suitable oil spill response strategy offshore and onshore and required equipment
• Development and implementation of oil spill contingency plans and response organization.
• Development of specific instructions for the set-up and management of oil spill response

operations on the field (offshore and onshore) and for the operation of the equipment

(boom, skimmer, power pack, etc.)

• Development of coastal sensitivity maps and coastal sensitive site protection
• Keep up to date the list of all oil spill preparedness and response resources (people,

equipment)

• Ensure maintenance of all oil spill equipment
• Provide data for the periodical oil spill preparedness and response reporting

 Provide expertise for the choice and use of oil spill response equipment

• Proposal of the most suitable technical solutions to implement oil spill response strategies
• Purchasing of oil spill response equipment and materials: scope of work, call for tender,etc.
• Proposal Storage, maintenance and test of oil spill response equipment: program definition, supervision of maintenance, storage improvement and condition to maintain and improve oil spill response readiness

 Train in Oil Spill Response, especially according to IMO1, IMO2 and IMO3 standards.

• Training program of all personnel involved in the oil spill response strategy
• Involvement in the ACP (Advanced Command Post) and the ICP (Crisis management Unit) training sessions
• Involvement in the annual Full Scale Exercise (FSE)
• Involvement in the "pollution related" incident analysis
• Regular exercises on the field (offshore, in port area, on the shoreline) including the deployment of oil spill response equipment, based on realistic scenario from the risk assessment.

 Provide technical expertise for the definition and set-up of specific tools for managing oil spill incidents:

• Environmental Sensitivity Maps
• GIS
• Oil spill modelling and behaviour
• Oil slick surveillance
• Contacts and available equipment databases (Tier 2)
• Maintenance of ICP dedicated tools for Oil Spill Planning and management tools.

 Assist on Tier 2 & 3 preparedness

• Assistance to contacts with members of ANG-212 (Angolan oil operators mutual assistance agreement)
• Participation in ACEPA meetings (Association of Angolan E&P operators) if and when required
• Assistance to for contacts with Angolan authorities for the

Implementation of the "National Oil Spill Contingency Plan"

• Assistance with contacts with Tier 3 oil spill response service providers (e.g.

OSRL and others).

• Set-up of the Tier 2 & 3 external assistance mobilization and coordination mechanisms.

 Assist during real oil spill events

• Assist to proceed, through the Head of Department Environment and Health or HSE Director in his absence, to the information of the national authority (HSE Director of Cabinet of the Ministry of Petroleum) in case of pollution by more than 1 barrel.
• Provide technical expertise, during a crisis involving accidental oil pollution, to the ICP(crisis management unit, in Luanda).
• Where appropriate and required, ensure, on the field (offshore and onshore), technical advice, in assistance to the "On Scene Commander" for the management of oil spill response operations.

Accountabilities:

The candidate will assist to ensure an adequate level of oil spill preparedness and response is setup,maintained and developed (when new developments / new installation are implemented): oil spill contingency plans, coastal sensitivity maps, purchase and maintenance of oil spill response equipment,training of people, drills and exercises.

Profile:
 Thorough practical knowledge of oil spill contingency planning

 Thorough practical knowledge of oil spill response operations offshore (aerial surveillance, containment and recovery, dispersant spraying) and onshore (protection, oiled shoreline assessment, shoreline clean-up).

 Thorough knowledge of oil spill response equipment offshore and onshore (choice and operating and maintenance system)

 IMO OPRC level 1 and 2 oil spill response training accreditations

 Effective communication skills including the ability to train and coach staff and contractors

 Good report writing skills and competence in the use of MS Office business suite of programs.

 Knowledge in Geographic Information System (consultation of information, basic modifications).

English speaking and writing. French and/or Portuguese appreciated.


OIL SPILL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ADVISOR Rotational 5-8

The position is rotational and is based in Luanda, Angola, with occasional visits to offshore installation

and Sonils industrial base.