Job description

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy:

• Develops and establishes comprehensive security policies and procedures that align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Oversees vendor and supplier performance, ensuring outsourced staff meet security standards and deliver optimal results.

• Manages stakeholder relationships by coordinating across corporate operations, external partners, and other relevant entities to ensure cohesive

  
  

  security strategies and effective communication.

  
  
• Consults with outside experts on security matters when required.

Operations:

• Supervises all on-site security operations at rigs and corporate facilities.
• Manages a two-tier security model:
  o Industrial Security: Watchmen operating on rotation at the rigs.
  o Corporate Security: SANAD-employed security personnel across facilities.
• Ensures effective resource planning and monitoring, ensuring adequate security measures are effectively implemented across all locations.
• Manages site access control, guard deployment, emergency protocols, and incident reporting protocols.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate clearances and support investigations.
• Provides regular reports to management on the security status of SANAD to update on security risks or incidents.

People Management:

• Collaborates with the Corporate Security Services (CSS) team to ensure access control systems, CCTV equipment, and investigations are running smoothly and well maintained.
• Monitors rotations, resolves personnel issues, and ensures proper handover between shifts.
• Liaise with the HSE department to ensure coordination between security and emergency response plans.

Product/Process Improvement:

• Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends improvements to physical security systems.
• Supports the QHSE department in investigations involving security breaches or asset damage.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Requires regular presence on rigs and in field locations in addition to office work.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Qualification:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing corporate and industrial security operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience supervising both internal and contracted security teams.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of rig security operations and logistics-based security risks
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures and regulatory compliance
• Certified Security Manager (CSM) or equivalent.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma