Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Assess spill reports and estimate the size and likely spread of the oil using trajectory models, wind and tide data.
Activate the site or port contingency plan and set up an incident command structure with clear roles.
Plan and direct containment using booms, skimmers and sorbents and, where approved, dispersants.
Lead and check the work of field crews, contractors and vessel teams, enforcing PPE and safety rules.
Coordinate with the Coast Guard, port authorities, pollution control boards and local agencies, and brief senior management.
Monitor water and shoreline clean-up, track waste disposal, and confirm when the area meets clean-up targets.
Prepare incident reports and lessons-learned notes, update the contingency plan and run regular drills.
