Security Operations Lead (Refinery & Regulator Engagement)

Chevron; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Lead Security Operations Coordinator (Security Manager) for the El Segundo refinery. This role leads the facility security team, oversees access control and communications, and works with internal and external stakeholders including federal and state agencies.

The position is MTSA-designated, reports to the Senior HSE Manager, and requires a US driver’s license, 10+ years of supervisory security experience, and strong regulatory compliance capabilities; relocation not

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice/criminology, emergency management or related discipline.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory and professional security experience in high-risk environments.
• Experience interpreting and applying security and emergency management regulatory requirements and sustaining compliance.
• Experience in emergency response and Incident Command Systems (ICS).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing without authority skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility security team, access control and surveillance systems, dispatch and communications.
• Ensure compliance with MTSA, DHS TSA TWIC, CBP FTZ, and state security standards; manage OEMS and refinery security procedures.
• Support emergency response and business continuity plans; serve on the refinery incident management team.
• Conduct incident investigations and threat assessments as needed.
• Coordinate with regulators, community groups and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Lead engagement with agencies such as El Segundo Police, Manhattan Beach Police, U.S. Coast Guard, DHS, FBI and JRIC.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs, Real Estate, Operations, IT and other security leaders to achieve refinery goals.
• Identify and drive security improvements leveraging technology/AI for simplification and standardization.
• Manage refinery security and communications budgets and contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

Emergency response

ICS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related

Tools

Access control technology

Surveillance systems

Dispatch & communications systems

Job description

Chevron is seeking a Lead Security Operations Coordinator (Security Manager) for the El Segundo refinery. This role leads the facility security team, oversees access control and communications, and works with internal and external stakeholders including federal and state agencies.

The position is MTSA-designated, reports to the Senior HSE Manager, and requires a US driver’s license, 10+ years of supervisory security experience, and strong regulatory compliance capabilities; relocation not