Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Aramco

  • Job overview

    The Crisis Management and Business Continuity Technical Advisor role at Aramco involves leading and enhancing crisis and business continuity programs to ensure operational resilience and minimize risks during crises.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The advisor will develop and maintain crisis and business continuity policies, assess and improve management capabilities, conduct compliance reviews, execute drills, manage communication plans, and mentor team members to support company-wide resilience.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The job offers competitive remuneration aligned with high-performing roles, with investment in professional development and world-scale project opportunities.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, professional certification in crisis or business continuity management, over 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years in leadership, and strong knowledge of industry standards and digital tools.

  • Career development

    Aramco provides extensive workforce development programs encouraging continuous learning and sector-specific competency improvement.

  • Work environment and culture

    Aramco fosters a challenging, rewarding, and supportive work environment with a focus on technical excellence and talent development.

  • Company information

    Aramco is a leading global energy company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, known for its large hydrocarbon production, low carbon intensity, and significant societal and economic contributions worldwide.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Corporate Emergency Management & Continuity Division within the Planning & Technical Support Department, working on corporate-level crisis and continuity management programs.

  • Job location and travel

    The position requires relocation to Saudi Arabia, working at Aramco's headquarters with potential site visits for compliance assessments.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves working on world-scale projects with advanced digital tools and frameworks, offering unique opportunities to influence corporate crisis management and resilience strategies.

Company overview

Aramco, officially known as Saudi Aramco, is a Saudi Arabian public petroleum and natural gas company. It is one of the largest companies in the world by revenue and is primarily involved in the exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons. Founded in 1933 as the California-Arabian Standard Oil Co., it became fully owned by the Saudi government in 1980. Aramco generates revenue through the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, and it plays a crucial role in the global energy supply.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in crisis management and business continuity, emphasizing your experience with ISO standards such as ISO 22301, 22361, 22310, and 31000, as these are critical to Aramco's frameworks.

  • Showcase your leadership roles in business continuity or crisis management, especially within complex industries like oil and gas, and your proficiency with Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) systems to align with Aramco’s operational needs.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Aramco’s official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.

  • Connect with professionals in Aramco’s Corporate Emergency Management & Continuity Division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about recent crisis management initiatives at Aramco or expressing interest in their approach to resilience and business continuity.

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