Emergency Preparedness & Safety Officer

Spearhead emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and cross-stakeholder crisis management.
Aruba Fulltime Bachelors degree

About this job

Help build a safer and more resilient organization. In this role, you will drive emergency preparedness, coordinate crisis response initiatives, and ensure the organization is ready to respond effectively when it matters most.
  • Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the organization’s safety and emergency management systems.
  • Develop, review, and maintain emergency response, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
  • Identify safety hazards, conduct risk assessments, and monitor corrective actions to minimize operational risks and disruptions.
  • Plan, coordinate, and evaluate emergency drills, simulations, training programs, and awareness initiatives to strengthen organizational preparedness.
  • Conduct incident investigations, analyze trends, and prepare reports with recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, government agencies, emergency services, and other external stakeholders during emergencies and crisis situations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety, emergency management, and regulatory requirements while supporting audits, inspections, and assurance activities.
  • Monitor emergency preparedness and operational performance data to enhance response effectiveness and promote a strong safety culture.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in safety, emergency response, crisis management, or operational risk management within a complex operational environment.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing emergency preparedness, business continuity, and incident response plans.
  • Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk assessment methodologies, and incident investigation practices.
  • Familiarity with applicable safety, emergency management, and regulatory standards.
  • Experience planning and coordinating emergency drills, simulations, and crisis response training.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire prevention, and hazard management principles.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Relevant certifications or training in Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, Fire Safety, Incident Command Systems (ICS), or related disciplines are considered an asset.
    Competencies
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

Is this role a good fit for you?

  • Proven experience in emergency response, crisis management & business continuity planning
  • Strong background in hazard identification, risk assessments & incident investigation
  • Ability to coordinate emergency drills, staff training, and regulatory compliance audits
  • Skilled in liaising with government agencies, emergency services & external stakeholders
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Emergency Preparedness & Safety Officer

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