QatarEnergy is recruiting an Emergency Response Lead based in Doha, Qatar. The role centres on building and running the company’s corporate emergency management programme. It covers how risks are reduced, how the company prepares for incidents, how it responds to them, and how it recovers and stays resilient, so that every credible emergency scenario can be handled effectively and on time.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain corporate governance documents that set the minimum requirements for emergency preparedness and response planning across onshore, offshore, port, marine and diving operations.
- Make sure oil spill preparedness and response arrangements follow national law, relevant international conventions and industry standards.
- Monitor how emergency preparedness and response standards are being applied across the company.
- Give subject matter expertise to crisis management and business continuity planning, with a focus on risk reduction and response.
- Review emergency response plans from QatarEnergy directorates and departments to confirm they meet corporate requirements and cover all credible scenarios.
- Carry out regular assessments of emergency preparedness and response capabilities, including the preparedness of the public and surrounding communities.
- Set performance criteria and build monitoring and reporting processes to check that the emergency management system works well.
- Design a standard training programme for emergency response and management teams at different levels, and oversee its delivery to create a consistent approach to execution, evaluation and improvement.
- Develop recovery strategies, support their implementation, and work closely with business continuity teams to help operations return to normal.
What you need
- At least 15 years of experience in one of the following: emergency management; fire safety; or occupational health and safety in the oil and gas, chemical or petrochemical industry. A minimum of 10 years in a similar position is preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of emergency preparedness and response, and some knowledge of crisis management and business continuity requirements in the oil and gas, chemical or petrochemical industry.
- Strong presentation and report writing skills in English.
- Good working knowledge of the range of Microsoft Office applications.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Emergency Management.
About the role
This is a senior post that combines strategy, governance and hands-on oversight. The job holder sets the standards that other teams follow, checks that plans are fit for purpose, and reports on how well the emergency management system is working. Strong communication skills are central, as the role involves presenting findings and writing reports for a wide range of people.
In general, an emergency response lead in a major energy company develops response frameworks, runs risk and capability reviews, trains response teams and coordinates with business continuity planners. These are typical duties for this kind of work and are not a list of requirements set by the employer.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 3 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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