Security Manager

Job purpose

The DS1 Security Manager is responsible for the security of Degassing Station One (DS 1) and providing a secure environment in which to operate. He is also responsible for all Majnoon field access permissions in accordance with BOC and Ministry of Oil Information/Security Clearances Office (MoO ISCO) procedures. He manages a team of Iraqi staff to (1) administer IFMS OFP database and (2) administer input and change data to the Lenel field access control system and issuance of field access badges. He supports the BOC(S) and PACs lead managing Entry Control Point One.

Duties and responsibilities

Overall responsible for the security standard operating procedures (SOP’s) at DS1 and the DS1 Facility Security Plan.

Maintaining the Security Operating Level (SOL) in accordance with the Field Security Plan (FSP) and managing change when required.

Designated on scene commander (OSC) for all security related incidents at DS1.

Providing security awareness training to all employees at DS1.

Implementing loss prevention procedures and ensuring security of offices during the quiet hours.

Security incident reporting to the Field Security Manager.

Supports BOC(S) PACs Lead and OPF Integration Lead with ECP1 operations when required.

Approves all field access control submissions in accordance with BOC and MoO ISCO procedures.

Responsible for managing Majnoon access control procedures (including database) and implements changes in accordance with BOC and MoO ISCO directives.

Line manages the third party Iraqi Security administrative team, inclusive of role specific training and personal development.

Field access focal point for all field contractors.

Maintains relations and daily engagements with key Iraqi stakeholders to support field business requirements (MoO, BOC, OPF and IP when required).

Maintains sustainable logistics support for DS 1 security operations and field access.

Fault reporting of physical and technical security infrastructure for corrective action.

Supports the site operations supervisor during planned works to ensure appropriate security coverage and measures.

Provision of routine and non-standard reports as required by the business.

Qualification and training requirements

Management certificate, diploma, recognition of prior learning (RPL) in security/risk management (preferable but not essential).

Experience

Previous military/law enforcement experience.

Minimum of five years’ management in commercial security.

Two years’ experience in hostile environment is a minimum qualifying period.

Relevant job experience within the oil and gas industry.

Language proficiency, computer and software skills

Intermediate user of Microsoft Office related software.

Advanced English – verbal and written.

Skills

Ability to work cohesively and communicate successfully in multi-cultural teams whilst being aware of and sensitive to cultural differences.

Capable of operating unsupervised and making balanced decisions.

Ability to operate under pressure and meet stringent business timelines when required.

Good verbal communication skills.

Good written communication and presentation skills.

Good knowledge of corporate security operations and procedures.

Good knowledge of private security company operations for mobile and manned guarding.

Interpersonal skills - approachable and capable of maintaining stakeholder relations.

Good analytical capability.