KBR Hiring For Deputy Field Security Manager – Angola at Houston, TX Full Time

Title:

Deputy Field Security Manager – Angola

KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for a Deputy Field Security Manager to assist in the management and implementation of the organization’s security policies at the project level and in the implementation at the country level.  This position will provide hands-on support to the Senior Field Security Manager, project leadership in assessing and managing the security situation related to existing and upcoming projects scope and be responsible for providing security coordination for members of the organization’s Senior Management Team in response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of the organization.

KBR is seeking an experienced manager who is able to lead by example, model KBRs culture and values, and foster an environment of teamwork, accountability, creativity, and innovation.  The Deputy Field Security Manager will assist the Senior Field Security Manager in collaboration with the Regional Security Manager and HSSE Manager, produce, roll out and maintain updated safety and security SOPSs for employees, ensuring compliance to the organization’s global safety and security standards.  This position reports to the Project manager/Operations and is functionally responsible to the BU HSSE Director.

****This position will mobilize to Lobito, Angola***

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and managing the organization’s safety and security strategy and policies to ensure high performance
• Conduct training on site for employees and facilitate development and implementation of country security management plans
• Serve as an advisor to the Project Manager regarding security matters
• Leadership:  contribute to the development of KBR’s security priorities ensuring that regional safety operations and compliance considerations are property built into local plans and budgets
• Technical support
  • Conduct threat and risk assessments of country specific and regional risk environment, Project location, Hotels and other designated venues associated with the project, support procurement with consulting services as needed, and provide recommendations for context specific security management requirements to senior management
  • Draft and develop site security plans within KBR policies and procedures, operation scope, regulatory or client’s requirements
  • Integrate, maintain, and utilize KBR travel management requirements & systems to track the location and contact information for all employees, visitors, and consultants
  • Manage day to day security management duties to include all aspects of physical security, guard force management, travel, escorts, incident response and reporting and access control
  • Serve as the part of the security unit, coordinator emergency/employees incidents involving employees and assets, inform senior management and recommend response actions
  • Provide technical security advice in consultation with senior management on all security matters
  • Conduct security drills and exercises in coordination with the project and in accordance with global security standards

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security administration or related field or international equivalent
• 2 + years of security experience in corporate security, law enforcement or military
• In lieu of formal education 10 + years of years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Military Veteran preferred
• Proven ability with international projects working in high-risk environments and contexts and operating in unsecured environments
• Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning to a wide range of audiences
• High level of experience, ready to learn developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems as well as able to work under minimal supervision
• Understanding of principles and code of conduct associated with a specific sector and/or sub-sector of work such as, fabrication, development, etc. linked to other commercial construction contexts
• Effective and clear communicator, ability to collaborate across teams and geographies and Initiates and skilled in interdisciplinary problem solving
• Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country, and international policies, operational positions, and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work under stressful conditions
• Understanding of the African political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas
• Previous experience interacting with local government agencies, and other foreign agencies to implement security strategies and procedures relating to S&S matters
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple geographic locations
• Prior military or law enforcement work experience or relevant experience in the technical area
• Good Knowledge of Portuguese and Chinese
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation
• Ability to develop security strategies for critical infrastructure projects internationally

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