Industrial Security Coordinator

Acwa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA is seeking an Industrial Security Coordination Manager to act as the primary liaison between ACWA and SAIS, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely coordination across affiliate companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

You will oversee security verification and background checks for employees, contractors, and personnel subject to SAIS, coordinating with HR, project teams, and external authorities to secure SAIS approvals and maintain compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Security/HSE or equivalent.
• Saudi national, and married to a Saudi citizen.
• SAIS approval is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Security Management or HSE.
• Experience in critical infrastructure sectors (power, water, energy, petrochemical).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point between ACWA and SAIS on security matters.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, and engagements with SAIS and authorities.
• Submit reports, responses, and documents to SAIS and government authorities promptly.
• Maintain relationships with SAIS representatives and other authorities.
• Manage security verification, background checks, and clearances for personnel.
• Prepare and maintain SAIS compliance records and audits.
• Support recruitment and nomination approvals for SAIS compliance.
• Track audit findings and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Produce periodic management reports and dashboards on compliance.
• Provide awareness guidance on SAIS requirements to stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Security/HSE

Tools

SAIS systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Industrial Security Coordination Manager is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between ACWA and its Affiliate Companies and the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS) on all matters related to industrial security regulatory compliance, employee security verification, security clearances, and regulatory approvals. The role ensures the effective implementation of SAIS requirements, directives, and regulations across ACWA and its Affiliate Companies within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while facilitating timely coordination, communication, and reporting with SAIS and other relevant government authorities.

Job Location

Rabigh

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the official focal point between ACWA and its Affiliate Companies and the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS) on all industrial security-related matters.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication, meetings, submissions, inspections, audits, and regulatory engagements with SAIS and government authorities.
• Ensure timely submission of all required reports, responses, notifications, and regulatory documents to SAIS and government s authorities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with SAIS representatives and relevant government authorities.
• Manage and oversee the security verification, background screening, and security clearance processes for employees, contractors, and other personnel subject to SAIS requirements.
• Ensure all required security background check documentation is virified and submitted accurately and within the prescribed timelines.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Project Companies, contractors, and SAIS to obtain the required security approvals.
• Monitor the status of security verification requests and ensure timely closure of pending cases.
• Maintain confidential records related to employee security verification and approvals/rejections in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
• Participate in the recruitment, interview, assessment, and selection process for Industrial Security personnel and leadership positions in coordination with People & Culture (P&C) and the relevant Project Company to ensure candidates meet SAIS requirements, company standards, and operational needs.
• Review and endorse Industrial Security candidate nominations prior to submission to SAIS, and provide recommendations regarding candidate suitability, qualifications, experience, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support Project Companies and P&C in identifying qualified Industrial Security personnel and ensuring timely completion of the SAIS approval process for selected candidates.
• Coordinate and support SAIS audits, inspections, assessments, and site visits.
• Facilitate the provision of required information, records, and documentation during regulatory reviews.
• Track audit findings, observations, and recommendations and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure timely closure of regulatory observations and commitments.
• Establish and maintain secure records and databases for employee security verification, approvals, regulatory submissions, and compliance activities.
• Prepare periodic management reports, dashboards, and performance metrics related to industrial security compliance and employee approval status.
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and retention in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide awareness and guidance to stakeholders regarding SAIS and authorities requirements, employee approval processes, and compliance obligations.

Internal

Communication and Working relationship:

• Collaborate with Corporate Management, Plant Teams, Offices, and various ACWA Power Departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of industrial security strategies, frameworks, and procedures.

External

Coordinate and maintain professional relationships with government and regulatory stakeholders, including the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS), Ministry of Interior (MOI), Ministry of Energy (MOE), and the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC), and other government authorities.

Qualification, Skills And Experience

Minimum Qualifications and SAIS Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Security/HSE or any Equivalent Degree in Engineering.
• Shall be a Saudi National.
• Shall be married from Saudi.
• Have SAIS approval (Preferred).
• Female (Preferred).

Minimum Experience

5 years of experience in Industrial Security Management or HSE.

• Experience within critical infrastructure, power generation, water desalination, utilities, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in utilizing SAIS online systems and digital platforms for managing regulatory submissions, approvals, compliance monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, affiliate companies, contractors, external auditors, and government authorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills with the ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels and government authorities.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to build consensus, manage conflicts, and drive compliance within cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Upholds the highest ethical standards in handling sensitive information and maintaining organizational trust.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions with employees, management, government authorities, and external stakeholders.

Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employee information, security verification records, and regulatory matters.