Sector Security Expert

Title: Sector Security Expert

Section: -

Department: HSE

Sector: Undersecretary

Entity: Department of Energy

Role Purpose:

• The Department of Energy regulates the energy sector and works to ensure the security and sustainability of energy and water supplies. To achieve these responsibilities, the Sector’s Security Expert is responsible for implementing a regulatory programme to protect critical asset facilities from theft and sabotage, safeguard supply security, and support public safety.

• The Sector Security Expert is responsible for supporting the Director of Health, Safety and Environment in overseeing services related to the security of facilities licensed by the Department of Energy within the energy sector. This includes all sector security matters related to the standards and guidelines applicable to facility security.

• The Sector Security Expert works with the Director of Health, Safety and Environment in preparing and presenting the department’s budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring the availability of sufficient resources.

• In addition, under the supervision of the Director of Health, Safety and Environment, the Energy Sector Security Expert is responsible for developing and implementing the instructions, procedures, and standards necessary to ensure effective oversight of security-related specialisations. This includes monitoring compliance with security requirements through periodic assessment activities, reviewing security compliance data, and conducting investigations whenever necessary.

• The Sector Security Expert is also responsible for notifying the Director of Health, Safety and Environment of any cases related to the application of facility security standards within the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide information and recommendations to the Director of Health, Safety and Environment, and keep the Director informed of developments and risks related to energy sector security facilities, together with the effectiveness of controls in place.

• Prepare, develop, and implement standards and procedures for the security of facilities regulated by the Department of Energy, subject to the approval of the Director of Health, Safety and Environment.

• Ensure workload is distributed fairly among all members of the Sector Security team and that work plans are clearly communicated to all team members. This includes setting and achieving SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).

• Plan and coordinate compliance audits of licensed entities, supervise and coordinate them to ensure adherence to the best international practices related to facility security under the Department of Energy’s mandate, and ensure that inspection and audit activities are carried out according to approved procedures and methodologies.

• Oversee incident management and the implementation of corrective actions to ensure the effectiveness of adopted practices and procedures.

• Review and provide recommendations to the Director of Health, Safety and Environment on work progress, in addition to preparing required periodic reports.

• In cooperation with the Licensing and Compliance Department, assess licensed entities’ compliance with the Department of Energy’s security directives and guidelines for facility security, and participate in compliance meetings to discuss assessment results with the licensed entities.

• Conduct site visits as required to ensure licensed entities comply with security regulations, requirements, standards, and procedures related to facility security.

• Ensure the availability of specialized inspectors with the competence, skills, and experience necessary to carry out security audits and inspections, and work closely with the Director of Health, Safety and Environment to identify training and development needs for inspectors.

• Represent the Department of Energy in committees and official meetings, when requested, and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector sufficient to effectively perform the responsibilities of security sector.

• Responsible for overall responsibility for the function’s performance in coordination with the Director of Health, Safety and Environment, in addition to carrying out any other tasks assigned by the relevant divisions and departments.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Engineering

Experience & Exposure

• At least 6-8 years of related experience in the energy sector

• Extensive experience in infrastructure security within the energy sector

• Lead Security Auditor

• Experience in conducting audits and inspections

• Comprehensive knowledge of the economics of the energy sector; macro-economic principles, supply-demand balances, elasticities, etc.

• Detailed knowledge of energy sector policymaking, including preparation of policy proposals, evaluation, and collecting feedback.

• Basic knowledge and application of econometrics, socio-economic analysis, and associated tools and techniques.

• Good understanding of the strategic direction of the Abu Dhabi energy sector, the objectives for the sector, the strategic direction of the Department, and the requirements of key stakeholders

• Thorough understanding of the broader energy sector, including its strategic direction and developments, in the broader region and globally

Core Capabilities

• Supervise activities and tasks delegated to direct reports, where applicable, to ensure all work is completed efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with the department’s policies, processes, and procedures.

• Encourage learning and development opportunities for team members, support capability building, and promote a culture of continuous learning.

• Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of the department’s systems, policies, processes, and practices.

• Participate in the development of systems, policies, procedures, and processes within the department to support operational excellence.

• Ensure team members comply with the department’s policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines to execute work in a structured and consistent manner.

• Adhere to the Health, Safety and Environment policies and Business Continuity Management requirements of the Department of Energy.

• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environment policies of the Department of Energy (DoE) and fulfil the responsibilities assigned to the position under the internal HSE system, clause 7.1 “Individuals’ Obligations and Responsibilities and HSE Responsibilities,” in addition to the responsibilities specified in the job description.

Responsibilities

• التواصل مع مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة لوضع أهداف سنوية تتوافق مع الأهداف الاستراتيجية لدائرة الطاقة.

• تقديم المعلومات والتوصيات إلى مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة، بالإضافة إلى إبقائه على اطلاع دائم بآخر تطورات قوانين ومعايير ولوائح أمن المنشآت، بالإضافة إلى تأثيرها وتنفيذها داخل دائرة الطاقة.

• إعداد واقتراح ووضع معايير وإجراءات أمن المنشآت في دائرة الطاقة، بعد موافقة مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة.

• التأكد من توزيع أعباء العمل في القسم بإنصافٍ بين جميع أعضاء فريق أمن القطاع، وأن تكون خطة العمل واضحة للجميع، بالإضافة إلى تحديد وتحقيق أهداف ذكية (محددة ويمكن قياسها وتحقيقها وذات صلة ومقيّدة بإطار زمني).

• تخطيط عمليات التدقيق والتفتيش على الجهات المرخصة والإشراف عليها وتنسيقها لضمان الالتزام بقواعد الممارسة والإرشادات المتعلّقة بأمن المنشآت الصادرة عن دائرة الطاقة. ويتبع ذلك تقديم تقارير تفصيلية عن عمليات التفتيش والتدقيق إلى مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة، بالإضافة إلى متابعة جميع الإجراءات التصحيحية وضمان فعاليّتها.

• إدارة حالات الحوادث، وإجراء مراجعات للعمليات والإجراءات التصحيحية، والتأكد من كفاءة عمليات المراجعة، وتقديم توصيات إلى مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة بشأن سير العمل، بالإضافة إلى إثراء تقارير الأداء الدورية للقطاع بالبيانات المتاحة.

• بالتعاون مع قسم التراخيص والامتثال، تقييم امتثال الجهات المرخصة لتعليمات وإرشادات أمن المنشآت الصادرة عن دائرة الطاقة والحرص على حضور اجتماعات الامتثال لمناقشة نتائج التقييم مع الجهات المرخصة.

• القيام بزيارات ميدانية عند اللزوم للتأكد من التزام الجهات المرخصة بالتعليمات والأنظمة ومعايير أمن المنشآت.

• ضمان وجود مدققين مختصّين بأمن المنشآت ذوي كفاءة ومهارة في قسم أمن القطاع لتولّي عمليات التدقيق والتفتيش التنظيمية المطلوبة والتعاون الوثيق مع مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة لتوفير الدعم والتدريب اللازمين لفريق التدقيق.

• تمثيل دائرة الطاقة في المنتديات والفعاليات الرسمية (عند الطلب) وامتلاك معرفة كافية بقطاع الطاقة لمناقشة القضايا والتحديات التقنية التي قد تؤثر على أمن القطاع.

• تحمل مسؤولية الأداء العام للقسم بالتنسيق مع مدير إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة، بالإضافة إلى القدرة على إدارة أعباء العمل في الأقسام والإدارات الأخرى.

Qualifications

• شهادة بكالوريوس أو دبلوم في الهندسة أو ما يعادلها، ويعدُّ امتلاك شهادة أو مؤهلات معترف بها دوليًا في أمن المنشآت ميزة إضافيّة للمتقدّم.

• خبرة لا تقل عن 6-8 سنوات في مجال ذي صلة بالوظيفة، ويفضل أن يكون ذلك في منصب إداري.

• الإلمام بمعايير أمن المنشآت المعتمدة دوليًا.

• دراية بقوانين وتوجيهات دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة المتعلقة بأمن المنشآت.