We are a growing consulting firm in need of a reliable and talented Response Center Operator (Watch stander). Your work as an operator will make a real difference as you support the Response Operations Team including providing first call for assistance to various international clients during emergencies and exercises (e.g. foreign flag vessels, tug and barge companies, oil & gas operators, pipelines). Your work will directly impact our ability to provide industry leading on-demand response services, enabling us to successfully initiate and deliver projects, and rapidly respond to our clients’ needs by having boots on the ground immediately after disaster strikes.
Position Details
- Reports to: Response Center Manager
- Location: Houston, Texas (On-Site, City Center)
- Position Type: On-Call
- FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
- Pay: Hourly
- Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
- Shift: Must be available to work rotating shifts
- Travel Requirements: Episodic, Less than 25%
Essential Functions
- Answer incoming calls and emails in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
- Represent clients serving as their Emergency Call Center
- Monitor the Ship Security Alert System
- Receive initial incident and/or Emergency situation reports from Maritime and Energy Industry clients, which requires gathering and transcribing information with speed and accuracy
- Make regulatory notifications to government agencies, and alert Duty Incident Commanders, third party responders, and client representatives
- Complete incident reports and documentation, duty logs, and shift hand-off briefings
- Participate in scheduled and unannounced drills and exercises with clients and regulators (e.g. Qualified Individual notification exercises)
- Take initial reports for Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises for Maritime and Energy Industry clients, handling in accordance with internal operating procedures
- Follow and maintain the center tools and resources (e.g. go-kits, client procedures)
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 – 2 years in a prior Incident/Emergency Dispatch role or similar environment preferably in emergency dispatch or hazardous notification center
- Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office products specifically Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Intermediate level computer literacy supporting a variety of software platforms
- Strong attention to detail of one’s own work, including identifying and correcting any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, verifying, and correcting industry specific terms when necessary
- Punctual and dependable with the ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-demand (during emergencies)
- Adaptable and patient with the ability to remain calm and professional during times of heightened activity, uncertainty, ambiguity, rapid change, and fixed deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
- Ability to triage complex situations and effectively transcribe information accurately
- Ability to remain patient to professionally support international callers where English is not their primary language
- Capable of following a procedure and executing tasks as outlined within a procedure
- Must have basic computer skills and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Job Requirements
- Familiarity with Maritime & Energy Industry incident reporting requirements and with drill/exercise requirements
- Previous experience in an Incident/Emergency Dispatch environment, emergency response, incident management, and / or law enforcement or security
Job Description Disclaimer
Commitment to Diversity
- Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.