Response Officer

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Response Operations:



• Deploy containment booms, skimmers, sorbents, and other spill-response equipment.

• Assist in shoreline cleanup, vessel operations, and recovery activities.

• Support rapid mobilization during spill events, drills, and training exercises.

• Operate response vessels, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment with training.



Equipment Handling & Readiness:



• Inspect, clean, and maintain spill-response equipment to ensure operational readiness.

• Assist with loading/unloading gear, staging materials, and preparing deployment sites.

• Report equipment issues or hazards to supervisors promptly.



Safety & Compliance:



• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.

• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and hazard assessments.

• Maintain awareness of site conditions and report unsafe situations immediately.



Field Support & Logistics:



• Support shoreline assessments, wildlife protection efforts, and waste management tasks.

• Assist with documentation, including activity logs, equipment usage, and cleanup records.

• Work collaboratively with team members, contractors, and government agencies.



Training & Preparedness:



• Participate in regular drills, certifications, and response-readiness training.

• Maintain knowledge of response techniques, equipment operation, and emergency protocols.

• Stay prepared for on-call or short-notice deployment.