Head - Physical Security

The Head, Physical Security 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.

Employment Opportunity      

Innovative minds will power the future of energy. The NGC Group has pioneered a world-class model for energy prosperity, spearheading the value maximization of our local natural gas sector.

As a member of our organization, you can seize the opportunity to advance your career potential and achieve extraordinary value for our country.

If you are focused on astute collaboration that drives competitiveness, we want you.

Value driven team players ready to be part of a dynamic environment are invited to apply for the position of:

Head - Physical Security - Job ID# 13984

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The Head, Physical Security:

• 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.
• 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

Risk Management

• 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.

Deter, Detect, Delay

• 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.

Respond

• 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 impacts 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.

Measure and Evaluate

• 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.

Recover and Learn

• 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 degree
• 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 minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Security Risk Management developing and implementing international security policies preferably in a petrochemical and oil and gas industry of which at least three (3) years should be at a leadership level.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• 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
• Problem Solving Skills
• Cultural and environmental awareness
• Customer Service Skills
• Resource Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Decision Making 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 and prioritise multiple tasks and request and adapt to needed changes.
• Ability to comprehend technical language and read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and initiative.
• Ability to stay abreast of changes in security technology.
• Ability to retain exceptional communications and relationship building skills including effective at building trust and confidence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks are required.
• Ability to interact positively with staff and the public in a diverse industrial setting to enhance effectiveness.
• Ability to work with diverse and cross-cultural teams to achieve common objectives; collaborative and team-oriented with an "enabling" mindset.
• A high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible, adapt to change as required, choose a course of action, developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and demonstrate excellent judgment.
• Strategic thinker supports data driven security that is measurable, quantifiable and practical 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 oriented, 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.

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NGC offers a competitive compensation package for permanent employees, inclusive of Housing Allowance.

Interested candidates are required to apply online via the Careers tab at www.ngc.co.tt where further job details are posted.  New candidates will be required to create a Candidate Profile Account by clicking the ‘Careers’ button.

Closing date for applications October 04, 2023.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.