Associate Security Specialist

November 1, 2024

McDermott

Altamira

OTHER

Job Overview:
The Associate Security Specialist utilizes existing security procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team. They will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to security and Health Safety Environment Security.

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support the Security Manager with site security needs
Supervise security guard personnel and ensure full engagement with area QHSES personnel
Work in conjunction with Security Guard Supervisors and Security Specialists/Supervisors in applying and executing effective security plans
Maintain close relationships with designated project line supervision
Recognize deficiencies and suggest improvements to existing processes
Assist in the implementation of specific and measurable goals
Review weekly guard schedule and ensure all posts are covered as required
Liaise between employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors
Perform scheduled patrols and random checks of designated areas throughout the facility to prevent security breaches
Enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that Mc Dermott facilities, personnel, and assets are protected
Conduct investigations and produce high-quality reports
Maintain security equipment and document findings when damaged or in need of maintenance
Defuse disturbances in accordance with company policies and procedures

Essential Qualifications and Education:

5 years of experience in Security, Law Enforcement, or Military or 1 year as a Security Guard Supervisor
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Degree or equivalent industry-recognized qualification
Must have satisfactory job performance evaluations if an internal promotion
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Must possess all state/federal/national security guard license(s) applicable to the area of operation
Experience with the Microsoft Office platform
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to communicate clearly with all levels of management on business matters
Ability to work extended or extra shifts when required
Must pass Fit for Duty as required
Must be able to stand for long periods
For USA-based operations, must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Demonstrates the ability to read and write comprehensive reports for investigation and documentation
Knowledge of the principles and practices of security and safety
Experience and knowledge of various access control platforms (Lenel), video management systems, and incident management applications/software
Knowledge of the principles and practices of security and safety
Experience and knowledge of various access control platforms (Lenel), video management systems, and incident management applications/software preferred