Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

The Whiting Refinery, Crisis and Continuity Management (C&CM) Manager will be pivotal in creating solutions to deliver emergency preparedness and business continuity programs; to enable resiliency in the event of an industrial or natural disaster that has an impact on bp personnel, facilities, and/or critical business operations.

This position will lead the Crisis and Continuity Management (C&CM), Oil Spill Response (OSPR), Emergency Response (ER) and Business Continuity programs for the organization. The successful candidate will have experience in both crisis & continuity management and emergency response, demonstrate success in dynamic environments, and show critical thinking, innovation, and agility in performing multiple, complex initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads a team of highly skilled emergency response professionals and manages the C&CM budget for the refinery.
• Develops, maintains, and verifies CCM&ER policy and procedures in accordance with the requirements of GDP 4.6-0001 and 4.6-0002.
• Assures delivery of the Incident Management Team (IMT) training program and conducts drills/exercises in accordance with the requirements of GDP 4.6-0001 and 4.6-0002.
• Coordinates with the Refinery Leadership Team to align focus areas and entity plans to ensure prioritization of C&CM deliverables.
• Assures delivery of Emergency Response (fire, rescue, hazmat, EMS) plans for operational activities and sites; as well as identifies the resource(s) needed to support these activities to manage associated risks.
• Verifies site compliance related to emergency response systems, (e.g., fire service mains, fixed spray systems, fire pumps, gaseous suppression systems, SCBAs, etc.) in accordance with numerous regulatory agencies including but not limited to: NFPA, State and Federal Regulations.
• Drives delivery of the site Business Continuity Plan, including elements of Prolonged IT Outages with support from IT&S and ISC resources.
• Collaborates with regulatory agencies or governmental bodies such as the US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, DOT/PHMSA, EPA, Local Responders, and Local Emergency Planning Committees to identify regulatory and bp C&CM requirements to maintain the entity’s license to operate.
• Maintains emergency callout systems and works closely oil spill response organizations (OSRO) to facilitate a well-coordinated multi-agency response on a regular basis.

About you:

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, technical, response, or HSSE related field. At least 10 years of experience in both Crisis Management and Emergency Response activities with experience in energy operations (Pipelines, Refinery, Chemical Plant, On-shore, or Off-shore facility, etc.).

The Whiting Refinery C&CM Manager must demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Technical expertise in emergency response (Hazmat, fire, medical, spill, search and rescue, etc.) and knowledge of regulatory compliance issues management.
• Successful implementation of Crisis Management programs using the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• This role must earn and maintain the respect of and collaborate with executives and the wider bp organization.
• The ability to coordinate and influence key external partners such as suppliers, contractors, regulators, and other industry leaders, to find solutions, manage risk and achieve results that advances business strategy.

Why join us

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting for people, Business Continuity Management, Crisis and continuity management policies and practices, Crisis and emergency planning and preparedness, Crisis and emergency response management, HR incident response, Managing exercises and drills, Site Emergency Response

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.