Business Continuity Specialist

Total Number of Openings
2

About the position:

The Business Continuity Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity plans to ensure the organization can respond effectively to disruptions. This role involves working closely with various departments to identify risks, create response strategies, and test plans regularly. The advisor will also be involved in training staff, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

The Business Continuity Specialist reports to the Workforce Safey Team Lead in the Chevron Engine in Bengaluru, India.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, maintain, and implement business continuity, policies, and procedures that minimize the impact of disruptions

Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that could affect operations

Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to increase awareness of business continuity practices among employees

Organize and conduct regular testing and simulations of business continuity plans, including tabletop exercises and full-scale drills, to evaluate the effectiveness of the plans

Provide guidance and support during incidents and disruptions, coordinating the response to minimize operational impact

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, HR, Operations, and senior management, to align continuity strategies with overall business objectives

Ensure continuity plans comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Regularly review and update continuity plans based on feedback, changes in the business environment, and lessons learned from tests and real incidents

Maintain comprehensive records of all continuity activities, including risk assessments, plan revisions, test results, and incident reports

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

Comprehensive Safety Knowledge: demonstrates technical understanding and ability to apply general health & safety processes and regulations pertaining to industrial workplace settings

Knowledge of oil & gas industry safety procedures, policies, & regulatory requirements

Experience in developing and communicating business continuity recovery procedures and conducting training for this material

Professional certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, or similar) is preferred

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or a related field

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop practical solutions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train staff and coordinate with stakeholders

Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, etc.) and regulatory requirements

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.

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