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. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.