Head, Physical Security TT

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The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), a leading Company in the development of the country's natural gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to join our dynamic team to work in a challenging, results-oriented environment.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

Oversees all physical security matters, providing support and leadership across a wide range of areas including but not limited to crisis and incident response, asset protection, programmatic work, travel safety and event security.
This role is responsible for but not limited to developing policies and procedures related to protective security, physical security infrastructure maintenance, access control, CCTV, intrusions detection systems, alarm systems and surveillance equipment, managing in-house training of staff on how to respond to security incidents and other situations that require immediate attention.

FUNCTIONS

Establishes management system policy, objectives, processes and procedures relevant to managing risks and improving security risk management and Physical Asset Protection in accordance with NGC’s overall policies and objectives.
Establishes, implements, maintains and updates a formal and documented risk assessment process for risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation to systematically assess risk.
Manages surveillance, access control and deterrence including but not limited to CCTV, Patrols, Alarms, Intrusion detection Systems, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Electronic access controls systems, key management, fences, gates, locks, lighting, and procedures in compliance with industrial safety standards.
Oversees planning, installation and operation of electronic security systems and devices including the security in all NGC’s control room facilities.
Implements and monitors the management system policy, controls, processes and procedures.
Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for countermeasures to prevent and manage its risks that have the potential to harm the organisation, its assets and stakeholders.
Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures to prevent, prepare for, and respond to events to ensure the integrity and operability of its physical asset protection system during situations that may have impact on the organisation and its physical asset protection.
Ensures that people, whose job responsibilities provide the potential to prevent, cause, respond to, mitigate or be affected by significant threats and risks are competent.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment to measure the effectiveness of the Security Management processes policy and procedures and report results to management.
Identifies opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and security risks.
Uses exercises and other means to test the appropriateness and efficacy of security plans, processes and procedures including stakeholder relationships and infrastructure interdependencies.
Takes corrective and preventive action, based on the results of internal management system audit and management review, to achieve continual improvement of the management system.
Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for dealing with nonconformities and for taking corrective and preventive action.
Implements a process of physical protection systems maintenance, evaluation and replacement to minimise the potential for and impact of systems failures.
Executes any other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for the position are:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Social Science discipline
Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management would be an asset
American Association of Industrial Security (ASIS) and/or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification would be an asset.
A combination of suitable qualifications and experience.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Security Risk Management developing and implementing international security policies preferably in in a petrochemical and oil and gas industry of which at least three (3) years should be at a leadership level.

Master’s in Security Management or Post Graduate certification.
Ten (10) years related experience in experience in physical security or emergency response, preferably within the energy or critical infrastructure sector, of which at least seven (7) years must be at a leadership level.

KNOWLEDGE

Physical security and risk management at an in-depth level, ideally in the context of an international organisation with practical experience in high-risk and complex operating environments.
Project management best practices.
Security systems to include, service and maintenance across a broad spectrum of access control, intrusion, and video surveillance systems.
Applicable national laws and regulations.
Company processes and policies.
Working knowledge of network principles.
Report and records management including Microsoft operating software packages.
Developing and implementing international security policies in an organisation.

SKILLS

Legal and ethical behaviour
Strategic Management and Execution
Cultural and environmental awareness.
Customer Service Skills
Resource Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong time management skills
Diversity and Inclusion
Agility

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Ability to anticipate, influence and assist the organisation to assess, react and rapidly adjust to changing conditions and trends of importance to the organisation
Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, request, and adapt to needed changes.
Ability to comprehend technical language, read, and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics and to stay abreast of changes in security technology.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communications and relationship building skills including building trust and confidence in others.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations and demanding environments and work in ambiguous situations while exercising considerable judgment and initiative.
Ability to demonstrate people-centered leadership which focuses on creating meaning and purpose for employees which gives them the ‘why’ to their work and provides a clear line of sight between what they do and the overall goals of the organisation.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse and cross-cultural teams to achieve common objectives with an open mindset.
Attention to detail, requires being careful and thorough about details, recognising the impact of decisions
Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Service orientation requires ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations.
Complex problem-solving skills, ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.
Highly engaging leadership style, ability to connect well and influence others.
Be motivated to help the organisation become more resource efficient and realise the business benefits of increased energy efficiency.
Demonstrates care for the environment by considering and applying the benefits of recycling and waste reduction in the execution of tasks.