Secretary / Administrator-Site based

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Site Security Administrator with 5-8 years of experience in oil and gas. Responsibilities include overseeing security documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining security systems. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, knowledge of access control and surveillance technology, and be willing to support project phases across sites. Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Dedicated professional development

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant site security administration experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of access control, surveillance tech, and incident response protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and creative documentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Willingness to work in Abu Dhabi and support project phases across sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical security records, access logs, surveillance data, and perimeter reports.
• Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure security protocols are followed.
• Keep security plans, visitor management, and access databases updated.
• Track security breaches or safety violations, document and escalate as needed.
• Support inspections of security infrastructure and audit preparations.
• Support emergency response strategies, participate in drills, and log investigations.
• Prepare briefings and disseminate security and emergency protocols.
• Compile updates on security metrics and incident trends for management review.

Skills

Site security administration

Access control knowledge

Surveillance technology

Incident response protocols

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonization, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We actively promote diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance coverage
• End of Service Gratuity in accordance with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award celebrating loyalty and dedication at 5-year milestones
• Dedicated professional development with tailored growth plans
• Global connections with industry experts shaping standards worldwide
• Energy Transition Academy fostering knowledge sharing and exposure to emerging energy systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage On-Site Security Documentation: Oversee physical security records, access logs, surveillance data, and perimeter reports.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders: Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and authorities to ensure security protocols are followed.
• Maintain Security Records and Systems: Keep security plans, visitor management, and access databases updated.
• Monitor and Escalate Incidents: Track security breaches or safety violations, document and escalate as needed.
• Conduct Checks and Audits: Support inspections of security infrastructure and audit preparations.
• Assist Emergency Planning: Support emergency response strategies, participate in drills, and log investigations.
• Facilitate Security Awareness: Prepare briefings and disseminate security and emergency protocols.
• Generate Reports: Compile updates on security metrics and incident trends for management review.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

We value all talented individuals and encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion below. Your experience, knowledge, or skills could still make you a great fit.

Expected :

• 5-8 years of relevant site security administration experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial environments
• Deep knowledge of access control, surveillance tech, and incident response protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail and creative documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration
• Willingness to work in Abu Dhabi and support project phases across sites

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Learn more at www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunity employment, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.