Geozone Security Lead (Regional Security Manager)
Weatherford · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Job Purpose:
The Geozone Security Lead (Regional Security Manager) is the subject-matter-expert regarding Weatherford's security management systems and programs within the assigned Geozone. This role ensures all Weatherford security policies, standards and business practices, in alignment with client contractual security policies, are executed to provide a secure working and living environment for all Weatherford employees, third-party workers, and any other person that falls under Weatherford's remit for duty of care.
The Geozone Security Lead (Regional Security Manager) is responsible for the strategic planning and management of risk throughout the Geozone. They design and develop operational risk strategies aligned with Weatherford's best security practices to ensure that risks are managed to best achieve both protective and economic advantage of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and guide Weatherford GZ leadership, operations, and third-party security providers within areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with Weatherford Organizational Security Business Practices and associated programs
- Fulfil responsibilities under Weatherford Global Security Programs, as defined in the Organizational Security Business Practice, including the Global Crisis Response Program (DEM), Global Security Risk Area Program (RAP), Security Risk Management (SRM), Security Risk Assessments (SRA), and Country Security Plans (CSP)
- Perform internal security audits and reviews of all Weatherford locations, including High-Risk facilities, rig and non-rig sites, base camps, construction sites, staff houses, and personnel accommodation; gather and objectively evaluate evidence to identify risk mitigation opportunities
- Assess Weatherford third-party security providers in liaison with Weatherford Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and other relevant stakeholders
- Support Geozone Real Estate and Facilities departments, as required, with facility risk assessments (SRA) and third-party security provider assessments
- Manage and audit third-party security providers’ use of security assets and manpower to ensure compliance with the Weatherford Organizational Security Business Practice
- Support the Weatherford Listen Up (Ethics Point) program by investigating sensitive cases as directed by Weatherford Counsel, in liaison with the Head of Global Security & Resilience
- Comply with the Weatherford Workplace Violence Management Policy, ensuring incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with the policy
- Develop the security element of Weatherford Invitations to Tender (ITTs), including a detailed Security Scope of Work (SoW) and all required security documentation, such as RFQs for surveys and security-specific KPIs, within the assigned geography and in liaison with Supply Chain (SC) Management, Sales Force, Compliance, Legal, and the relevant Product Line Management (PLM) for the Geozone
- Organize and manage the security component of the Geozone Disruptive Event Management (DEM) Team, Security Emergency Response Plans (SERP), and Security Emergency Evacuation Plans (SEEP) through appropriate training, and advise Geozone VPs and designates
- Maintain a current and accurate security and intelligence picture for Geozone staff through regular security and risk advisories, drawing on Weatherford-approved intelligence suppliers and local sources; sanitize information for cultural or religious sensitivities and align it with business strategy
- Ensure accurate daily Personnel on Board (POB) reporting systems are in place at all locations in High and Extreme risk countries, or in countries where an active DEM has been initiated
- Oversee all third-party security subcontractors and their security provisions supporting Weatherford operations, including licences to operate, movement permissions, risk registers, and response plans
- Provide information and support to Weatherford travellers, including security assessments of high-risk travel, transport, and accommodation; work with Global Security, Weatherford Procurement, and Travel functions to maintain visibility of traveller itineraries
- Deliver security training and education, resilience program development, preparatory exercises and drills, security program audits, and related activities
- Stay current on all security legislation applicable to the operating environment, including local government, security services, and concession area regulations within the Geozone
- Support the Geozone VP and the Crisis Management & Business Continuity Team, as needed, in developing and maintaining the Geozone DEM (Disruptive Event Management) program
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent level of study or function experience credits) majoring in a security related discipline
- Previous experience in commercial security roles (10 years minimum)
- Previous experience operating in two or more high risk countries (5 years minimum)
- Relevant employment history (military, law enforcement, government intelligence, corporate security) - in internationally deployed capacities
- Intermediate skills at using Microsoft Office suite
- Comprehensive knowledge of Security risk management
- Physical Security
- Personnel Security
- Security investigations
- Crisis management
- Information security
- Candidate should be legally authorised to work in UK
PREFERRED
- Formal qualification in security and/or risk management
- Specialist security certification (CPP, PSP etc.) or the ability to achieve certification in 12 months
Skills:
REQUIRED
- Strong strategic, tactical and analytical thinking and a major breadth and depth of experience in Security in conjunction with commercial acumen
- Fluency in English language (written & verbal)
- Physical ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations
- Critical thinking/reasoning/analytical and organizational abilities
- Ability to collaborate with others and excellent team building skills
PREFERRED
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to communicate with large groups of people
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