Employer: BP International
Location Muscat
Req ID 54606BR
Role Synopsis BP Oman seeks to recruit and employ an Omani National into the position of Field Security Coordinator (FSC). The role is essential to ensure BP manages its security risks in relation to BP’s people, the environment, BP’s assets, and its reputation. The FSC will begin working with BP at a time when BP is undergoing a considerable increase in its presence in the country, and therefore, they will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment while handling changing priorities.
The role is field based and rotational with the candidate spending two weeks in the field, working every day, and two weeks off. Reporting to the Security Manager, the FSC will be responsible for BP’s security in the field. Therefore, the role will require a person who has the attributes, including
maturity, drive and physical fitness, to work with minimal supervision in a desert environment.
Not only will the candidate be responsible for day-to-day supervision of security implementation and the guard force, they will also be expected to work closely with BP functions and liaise with contractors, community members and government agencies, such as the ROP. Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills will be required
Key accountabilities Adopt responsibility for BP’s field security; Support and implement the BP Oman security strategy and Contractors Security Requirements for mitigating security risks in the field; Act as the security focal point between different BP functions in the field; Provide security liaison and linkages with the local Royal Oman Police, military and security personnel of other relevant industries and businesses; Support emergency response events and incidents; Manage and supervise the guard force, spread out over several field locations. Other Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct security risk assessments and the implementation of resultant control measures in line with BP health and safety requirements; Be on-call 24 hours a day (while on rotation) to respond to security situations; Ensure close-out of actions set by the Security Manager in a time-bound manner; Coordinate and work closely with external contractors’ security functions to ensure security requirements are properly managed; Maintain and update Contractor Standard Operating Procedures and other field specific security documentation; Inform and adequately document all security incidents to the Security Manager; Conduct initial investigations of security incidents and provide investigation reports; Conduct assessments and audits in relation to security provision and provide resultant reports; Assure compliance by outsourced security service providers with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (including Guidelines on Use of Force and Firearms) through contractual arrangements, vetting, training and monitoring; Work with BP community liaison officers in order to ensure that potential issues arising from BU operations are identified and the risks addressed.
Essential experience and job requirements Experience in the security sector from the ROP, armed forces or commercial sector Excellent spoken and written English Good IT skills with a thorough understanding of Microsoft applications Ability to work in a small team with minimal supervision
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location) N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Knowledge of diverse security processes, equipment, technology and security implementation, such as CCTV and perimeter security measures Exposure to the commercial security sector Ability to conduct investigations within the remit of Omani law Ability to conduct security audits, assessments and inspections Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry and health and safety-based risk management methodology Emergency management Personal Attributes: Eagerness to learn new skills and to develop personally, even when study may be required after normal working hours Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, giving equality to all persons regardless of race, religion or gender Ability to work under pressure, with changing priorities.
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Location Muscat
Req ID 54606BR
Role Synopsis BP Oman seeks to recruit and employ an Omani National into the position of Field Security Coordinator (FSC). The role is essential to ensure BP manages its security risks in relation to BP’s people, the environment, BP’s assets, and its reputation. The FSC will begin working with BP at a time when BP is undergoing a considerable increase in its presence in the country, and therefore, they will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment while handling changing priorities.
The role is field based and rotational with the candidate spending two weeks in the field, working every day, and two weeks off. Reporting to the Security Manager, the FSC will be responsible for BP’s security in the field. Therefore, the role will require a person who has the attributes, including
maturity, drive and physical fitness, to work with minimal supervision in a desert environment.
Not only will the candidate be responsible for day-to-day supervision of security implementation and the guard force, they will also be expected to work closely with BP functions and liaise with contractors, community members and government agencies, such as the ROP. Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills will be required
Key accountabilities Adopt responsibility for BP’s field security; Support and implement the BP Oman security strategy and Contractors Security Requirements for mitigating security risks in the field; Act as the security focal point between different BP functions in the field; Provide security liaison and linkages with the local Royal Oman Police, military and security personnel of other relevant industries and businesses; Support emergency response events and incidents; Manage and supervise the guard force, spread out over several field locations. Other Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct security risk assessments and the implementation of resultant control measures in line with BP health and safety requirements; Be on-call 24 hours a day (while on rotation) to respond to security situations; Ensure close-out of actions set by the Security Manager in a time-bound manner; Coordinate and work closely with external contractors’ security functions to ensure security requirements are properly managed; Maintain and update Contractor Standard Operating Procedures and other field specific security documentation; Inform and adequately document all security incidents to the Security Manager; Conduct initial investigations of security incidents and provide investigation reports; Conduct assessments and audits in relation to security provision and provide resultant reports; Assure compliance by outsourced security service providers with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (including Guidelines on Use of Force and Firearms) through contractual arrangements, vetting, training and monitoring; Work with BP community liaison officers in order to ensure that potential issues arising from BU operations are identified and the risks addressed.
Essential experience and job requirements Experience in the security sector from the ROP, armed forces or commercial sector Excellent spoken and written English Good IT skills with a thorough understanding of Microsoft applications Ability to work in a small team with minimal supervision
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location) N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Knowledge of diverse security processes, equipment, technology and security implementation, such as CCTV and perimeter security measures Exposure to the commercial security sector Ability to conduct investigations within the remit of Omani law Ability to conduct security audits, assessments and inspections Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry and health and safety-based risk management methodology Emergency management Personal Attributes: Eagerness to learn new skills and to develop personally, even when study may be required after normal working hours Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, giving equality to all persons regardless of race, religion or gender Ability to work under pressure, with changing priorities.
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