Operations Emergency Response Advisor

ExxonMobil•Spring, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Play a critical role in shaping, protecting, and enhancing company reputation and license to operate in the communities in which we operate. Lead the training and development of emergency response capabilities and initiatives across P&GA and ensuring readiness, central in delivering incident response communications and engagement.

Requirements

More than 15+ years working emergency response activities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively influence without direct authority
Ability to develop and train diverse teams
Excellent business line partnership and stakeholder management skills; ability to connect site-level activities to broader goals and long-term outcomes
Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and external events that impact business goals
Experience in managing activities across a diverse geographic area
Prioritization and delegation skills - prioritizing work demands from multiple stakeholders
Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills
Strong communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills and team player mindset

Responsibilities

Support the strategic and operational leadership of P&GA in emergency response incidents across operational sites, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, business needs, and P&GA objectives.
Support strategy development and implementation of programs, investments and strategic initiatives in alignment with business objectives.
Proactively engage with communities, local groups and influencers to build mutual understanding, and to monitor reactions, needs and perceptions.
Support reactive crisis communications through planning and delivery, including rapid communication briefings and stakeholder updates.
Oversee the community grievance management process; capture issues and grievances and working with internal teams to address them appropriately.
Provide expert, trusted advice to leadership on general Public & Government Affairs risks, opportunities, and approaches.
Anticipate and manage sensitive issues, ensuring timely and effective responses.
Ensure regular monitoring of activities, capturing critical data and commitments, coordination and alignment with objectives and best practices.
Build and promote cross-functional partnerships across ExxonMobil functions—including asset-based P&GA teams, State Government Relations, Communications, Media Relations, and the Socioeconomic Management organization—to ensure cohesive messaging and strategic alignment and a One Team approach in the event of emergencies.
Develop and oversee training plans, including P&GA-specific, e.g., communications, advocacy, etc., socioeconomic management and emergency response.
Identify and understand business needs across corporate business lines and corporate functions.