Global Asset Protection Lead

Job Purpose:

This role is focused on advancing Weatherford's Global Asset Protection Program (APP). The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a Global Physical Security Standard, supported by a scalable assessment methodology to protect Weatherford's people, assets, and operations.

The position will advance Weatherford's Asset Protection Program (APP) by developing and executing an enterprise-level physical security assessment program to identify key areas for enhancement and recommend mitigating measures.

The individual will ensure that programs are designed to maximize asset protection and minimize asset loss under both normal and emergency conditions. This includes direct engagement with security vendors, collaboration with Weatherford's facilities and crisis response stakeholders, and the delivery of projects to a high standard.

The position will lead the development of assessment tools based on the Asset Protection Program (APP) methodology and support Physical Security Plans (PSP) that promote training and strengthen the organization's physical security culture. In addition, the role will focus on ISO 27001 compliance, particularly those controls that provide physical protection for intellectual property. Success in this position requires strong technical expertise combined with effective project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support Global Security leadership in advancing the Weatherford's Global Asset Protection Program (APP) Program, focused on policy design, process development, implementation and program management across the global facility portfolio.
• Develop and refine existing organization-wide Global Asset Protection Program (APP) policies and procedures to ensure alignment with international safety standards and industry best practices with primary focus on WFRD Site Security Vulnerability Assessment (SSVA), Access Control & Technical Security and Asset Protection Guidance's.
• Risk Management: Perform thorough Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) of all Weatherford locations, identifying improvements to physical security systems (e.g.,badge readers, cameras, etc.), operational coverage, and security culture providing realistic and cost effective treatment-solutions to enhance physical security of WFRD facilities.
• Project Management: Deliver and maintain all Global Asset Protection Program (APP) projects and systems promptly and to a high standard, building effective communication channels and setting clear technical standards, working in collaboration with WFRD facilities leaders, Procurement Specialists, and WFRD authorized vendors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and ensure adherence to all relevant local and national regulations governing physical security and technical security systems, maintaining rigorous standard and practice compliance across all security operations.
• Managing effective physical security projects, in collaboration with key internal stakeholders, from designing strategies, identifying and mapping key milestones, defining overall goals, navigating project constraints, resource allocation, Statement of Work (SOW), operational guidelines, key deliverables, and project risk management.
• Manage and audit the utilisation of 3rd Party Security Providers (3PSP) in collaboration with WFRD key internal stakeholders. This includes management of the security element of Weatherford Invitation to Tenders (ITTs), in liaison with applicable Supply Chain (SC) Management, Compliance, Legal and other management disciplines.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• Hold a Physical Security Protection (PSP) certification and at least one of the following credentials (or equivalent): CPP, PMP or CSMP.

• Previous experience in commercial security roles (5 years minimum).

• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills.

• Be familiar with ASIS Protection of Assets (POA) standards and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.

• Relevant employment history (military, law enforcement, government intelligence, corporate security, or Physical Security dedicated role).

• Broad knowledge of Security Risk Management:

• Physical Security

• Personnel Security

• Security Investigations

• Crisis Management (preferred)

• Information Security (preferred)

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent level of study or function experience credits) majoring in security related discipline.

Skills:

• Security, Integration, Badge Access System, Physical Security Systems in conjunction with commercial acumen.
• Fluency in English language (written & verbal).
• Physical ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations.
• Critical thinking, reasoning, analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with others and have excellent team building skills.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to communicate with large groups of people

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