Experience

DNO Iraq AS

• Iraq
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Security Manager Kurdistan

  • Feb 2016 - Present



CNOOC International

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Manager

  • Feb 2004 - May 2015

  Oversaw security for Canadian Nexen Yemen facilities, which included at peak operations two field-based oil production sites, an export terminal and a headquarters location with about 1,000 staff. Designed and implemented a crisis management plan to meet the challenging security situation in Yemen. Lead a team of six expat security specialists, 20 local staff and 200+ contractors. Managed relationships with other security organisations, military and government officials and embassies. Oversaw a $3m USD security budget, which included detailed reporting on a quarterly basis. Extensive knowledge in contract proposals and bid evaluation for security related products and services. Key Accomplishments:• Effectively managed a crisis management and evacuation plan, during the security/political crisis in Yemen, minimising business disruptions whilst protecting staff and assets• Excelled at executive protection and advised top executives on strategies to secure operations• Ensured business continuity at the head office during a labour dispute with contract security, transitioning control back to the office after successful negotiations• Secured $600k savings in the 2014 budget, by developing a cost-sharing scheme with other stakeholders• Developed and delivered crisis management curriculum for local crisis management teams• Designed and project managed the physical security infrastructure at Nexen’s new head office in Sana’a, which included target hardening and a range of technical security systems. Show less

• Security Superintendent

  • Feb 2004 - Aug 2010

  Ensured security for field-based facilities and Canadian Nexen staff, protecting more than 500 expat and local employees. Developed and implemented strategies to secure two sites with 400+ wells in a 7,000 square-kilometre area, liaising with local tribes and military personnel to coordinate activities. Protected a 150 kilometre main oil pipeline and valve stations, which transported oil to the export terminal. Managed the CPF Asset Protection Department, overseeing a team of 12 national employees and 100+ contract security specialists. Managed $1.5m USD security budget, created and submitted assessments and quarterly reports.Key Accomplishments:• Established security infrastructure, setting up physical security systems and creating policies, procedures and crisis management plans• Found creative methods to control costs, conducting investigations, strengthening budget controls and improving management systems• Devised effective security solutions for an 80km main oil line reroute/rebuild project• Spearheaded a $6m USD security upgrade project involving 2 oil facilities, bringing project in on time and within budget• Skilfully managed organisational change, building consensus with staff for new approaches• Implemented effective security training programmes and supervisors course for contract security personnel Show less



US STEEL

• Slovakia • 2002-2004

• Security Advisor

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2004

  Protected CEO and his family, providing armed security in Slovakia as well as during trips to additional Eastern Bloc countries and European nations. Delivered security expertise to approximately 20 families of US citizens working for US Steel in Slovakia. Key Accomplishments: • Successfully protected CEO and family, providing robust security whilst balancing the need for privacy and freedom of movement • Built trust-based relationships with US expat employees and delivered effective security advice Show less



AKE

• United Kingdom

• Project / Security Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2002

  Managed multiple projects, overseeing European Broadcasting Union security operation in Kosovo, including journalist protection and setting up facility security systems. Led “Surviving Hostile Regions” training for BBC, CNN, Reuters and other media organisations as well as UN teams. Conducted risk analyses and created reports on political, terrorism and war risks on behalf of Wellington Insurance Underwriters. • Successfully delivered training to journalists in Pakistan who were covering the Afghanistan War • Developed a 4-week driver training and journey management course for the UN that was sponsored by Land Rover • Audited security at a global oil & gas company in Yemen for Wellington Insurances Underwriters Show less



ARMOR GROUP

• Africa, Kosovo, UK

• Operations/Project Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Jan 2001

  Spearheaded a variety of security-related projects, including setting up “Greenfield” site on a Gold mine in Tanzania, developing contract proposals, conducting site surveys for global companies in Africa and managing security for an international humanitarian aid group in Albania. Assessed risks and developed policies and procedures. • Established comprehensive security plan for a gold mine, including writing a gold bullion transportation plan • Played key role in winning contract proposal for US embassy security in Tanzania • Used innovative techniques to protect humanitarian aid organisation in Albania Show less