Senior Specialist, Security Compliance

Job description / Role

JOB PURPOSE:
- Contribute and provide operational advice on preparation of security governance, compliance strategies, and implementation of innovative technical solutions to ADNOC and Group Companies.
- Organize awareness programs on the compliance framework, for ADNOC and Group Companies.
- Lead a wide range of compliance assurance activities at onshore/ offshore locations ensuring that security operations are aligned with ADNOC PSMS business goals, complies with regulatory requirements, and effectively manages risk.
- Work effectively as part of a collaborative team to achieve the goals of the GCS Protective Security Management System (i.e., ISO:28000 program). Implement the Compliance and associated governance framework across key risk areas. Verify implementation status of security programs for designated entities and ensure program capability / capacity to deter, detect, and respond to security threats and violations in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and internal protocols.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job Specific Accountabilities

- Develop and implement security governance, risk, and compliance procedures and/or guidelines in accordance with ISO 28000, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with other business units to establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance and governance framework, including risk assessments, risk monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Perform regular inspections of security programs, processes, and controls at designated business units to identify potential risks and gaps in compliance; and communicate the results of the reports with the respective company.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines related to private security services and ensure that ADNOC remains compliant with all applicable regulations.
- Act as a subject matter expert on security governance, risk management, and compliance issues, and provide guidance and advice to the Security In-charge at designated business units.
- Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on security governance, risk management, and compliance topics to ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure that all physical security-related incidents and risks are appropriately documented, tracked, and reported, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
- Manage and oversee 3rd-party security service providers and security vendors to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with the Security In-charge at designated business units to ensure emergency response plans are in place and current.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security governance, risk management, and compliance programs, and recommend changes or improvements as needed.

Generic Accountabilities

- Ensure that business units comply with industrial security specifications, standards, UAE regulations, and AD laws.
- Review operational practices, create, and enforce compliance plans, and perform risk reviews.
- Ensure that all security processes are controlled and monitored for quality and compliance.
- Developing and providing employee training on compliance policies, practices, and reporting systems.
- Identifying, investigating, and reporting compliance issues, irregularities, and violations.
- Tracking and responding to complaints.
- Maintaining records of compliance activities.
- Communicating with government agencies.
- Preparing and filing compliance reports.

Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
- Enhance the security systems related process, guidelines, and the procedure to meet the group vision.

Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Group Corporate Security policies, standards, and guidelines in line with the protective security management system framework (ISO:28000 PSMS program).
- Implement approved Department / Section policies and processes to support execution of the Department / Section's work programs.

Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section, in line with the protective security management system framework (i.e., ISO:28000 criteria).

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Identify improvements in internal processes in pursuit of greater efficiency in performing the Department / Section functions.
- Innovate and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational security services.
- Contribute to the growth of the protective security management system (PSMS) as a skilled practitioner and maintain ADNOCs standards for deliverables and services.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines, in line with ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports
- Prepare compliance monitoring plan based on Level 2 site reviews
- Prepare Level 2 site review reports and identify Corrective Actions for follow-up.
- COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal
- Manager, Security Operations
- ADNOC Internal Auditors
- ADNOC Quality Management Team
- ADNOC staff
- Officer, Security
- Senior Officer, Site Security In-charge

External
- Vendors
- Contractors

- Accredited Diploma (Level 5) in a security related topic
- Clear criminal record certificate
- Minimum five (5) years of security-related experience, including supervisory
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Proficient English communication level with Arabic an advantage
- Strong command of operational security tasks
- Proven skills in planning, organising, scheduling, coordinating, checking, examining, and recording
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanour

Professional Certifications
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional

ISO: 28000 Foundation training

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.