GZ SECURITY MGR

Weatherford; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks a KSAB Geozone Security Manager based in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with security policies, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing operational safety. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in security management and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years as a Security Manager or related role.
• Experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, or energy sectors is advantageous.
• Knowledge of security risk management and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement security policies and manage risk strategies.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with laws and standards.
• Prepare security documentation for tenders and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Arabic

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

University education

Formal qualifications in security or risk management

Specialist security certifications (CPP, PSP, CSMP, etc.)

Job description

The KSAB Geozone Security Manager is the subject-matter-expert regarding Weatherford's security management systems and programs within the assigned area. 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, clients, third-party workers (TPW), and any other persons under Weatherford's duty of care.

The KSAB Geozone Security Manager is responsible for implementing and managing departmental strategic objectives throughout the Geozone. They design and develop operational risk strategies aligned with Weatherford's security best practices to mitigate risks and achieve protective and economic advantages for the company. The manager supports and reports directly to the MENA and Gulf States Security Manager, ensuring the HSSE plan and security objectives are met with flawless execution across the Geozone.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and service quality as the top priorities across all business areas.
• Exercise 'Stop Work Authority' when necessary to suspend operations in case of non-conformance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices, maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Fully communicate, understand, implement, and maintain Weatherford security regulations, policies, standards, and business practices across the operational area.
• Conduct responsibilities related to the Global Security Risk Area Program (RAP), including Security Risk Management (SRM), Security Risk Assessments (SRA), and Country Security Plans (CSP).
• Perform internal security audits and reviews of all Weatherford locations, including HAZMAT sites, rig sites, base camps, construction sites, staff housing, and personnel accommodations.
• Support the Weatherford Listen Up (Ethics Point) program, investigating sensitive cases in liaison with the Global Head of Security.
• Prepare security components of Weatherford Invitations to Tender (ITTs), including detailed Security Scope of Work (SoW), RFQs for surveys, security KPIs, etc., in collaboration with Supply Chain, Sales, Compliance, Legal, and Product Line Management.
• Manage security aspects of the Geozone Disruptive Event Management (DEM) team, Security Emergency Response Plans (SERP), and Security Emergency Evacuation Plans (SEEP), providing training and advice to Geozone VPs and designated personnel.
• Implement accurate daily Personnel on Board (POB) reporting systems across all locations.
• Oversee third-party security subcontractors, ensuring compliance with licensing, movement permissions, risk registers, and response plans.
• Provide security guidance for new market entry operations, coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Supply Chain, and government agencies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Geozone DEM program in collaboration with the Crisis Management & Business Continuity Team.
• Monitor and optimize the use of security assets and manpower to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining security standards.
• Prepare RFQs and Security Scope of Works, including pricing, in coordination with Supply Chain and Legal teams.
• Authorize security sign-offs based on Site Security Vulnerability Assessments.

Skills

• Strong strategic, tactical, and analytical thinking, with extensive security experience and commercial acumen.
• Presence, confidence, and gravitas in front of peers.
• Proficiency in Arabic (written and verbal).
• Physical ability and willingness to respond to emergencies.
• Critical thinking, reasoning, organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build effective teams.
• Attention to detail and efficiency in time management.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, or energy sectors is favorable.
• Leadership experience in security roles.
• Knowledge of document construction and industry auditing standards.
• Knowledge of security risk management and physical security.
• Experience in security investigations.
• University education or a proven track record as a Security Manager for 5-10 years.
• Formal qualifications in security or risk management (e.g., ILM Risk).
• Specialist security certifications (CPP, PSP, CSMP, etc.) or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Location: Security • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates