DS1 Security Manager

Title:

Position title: DS1 Security Manager

Position status: Expat

Position reports to: Project Security Manager

Department: HSSE - Security

Rotation pattern: 28/28 Rotation

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 & 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 & 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 & MoO ISCO procedures.

·         Responsible for managing Majnoon access control procedures (including database) and implements changes in accordance with BOC & 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 & daily engagements with key Iraqi stakeholders to support field business requirements (MoO, BOC, OPF & 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 & 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 & Gas Industry.

Language proficiency, computer and software skills

·         Intermediate user of Microsoft Office related software.

·         Advanced English – (verbal & 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 & 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.