Emergency Response Consultant (ERC) – On-Call/Network

Witt O'Brien's•Houston, TX

17d•Remote

About The Position

Ambipar is seeking Emergency Response Consultants (ERCs) for its on-call network. This role involves providing 24/7 response services, including training, exercise facilitation, and response management, to clients facing emergencies. Networkers are activated on an as-needed basis to supplement the company's consulting, planning, and response efforts. The ideal candidate will have documented experience and training in emergency management, be familiar with the Incident Command System (ICS), and possess strong communication and decision-making skills. Networkers may be deployed independently or as part of a team for extended periods with minimal supervision. This is a remote, on-call consultant position with significant travel requirements.

Requirements

5 plus years of experience in the field of emergency response such as civil unrest, man-made disasters, natural disasters, chemical spills, vessel casualties, oil spills or releases of hazardous materials or equivalent experience
Current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification appropriate for your ICS role, training, and experience (40-hr, 24-hr, or 8-hr)
Current certifications in Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 300 & IS 700 and 800
Must be highly independent, capable of making decisions in a highly charged and dynamic environment, and skilled in team building and consensus building
Must have basic computer skills, including using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint.
Maintains a personal high state of readiness and professional training
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to remain calm under stressful situations
Possess a valid State issued driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Qualified and experience as an ICS Command or General Staff Team Member
Familiar with the preparation, activation, and demobilization of Incident Command Posts and/or Emergency Operations Centers
Familiar with National, Regional, Local Contingency Plans, priorities, and processes
Ability to speak and write in other languages is a plus, particularly those that are helpful in the marine community, such as Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Greek, Tagalog, etc.
Experience using virtual platforms/applications (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Goto Meetings, Webex, etc.)
ICS-339, 400, 449, and ICS role specific courses
Current Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and/or Basic Offshore Induction and Safety Training certifications
Oil Spill Management Workshop such as International Maritime Organization (IMO) Level 3 or equivalent
Hold a current TSA Transportation Worker Identification Card

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 spill response services to clients during their unplanned events by filling ICS positions as required.
Provide onsite and/or remote support to clients during their training events (HAZWOPER, ICS, QI, Spill Prevention Control, Countermeasure (SPCC), etc.) and tabletop exercises.
Maintain a personal and professional high state of readiness and training to support clients.
Stay abreast of current affairs and practices in the local response community.
Be alert and aware at all times and anticipate clients’ needs.
Constantly seek new business opportunities for the Company.