Security and Emergency Response Manager Pipeline
Building on our past. Ready for the future.
Worleys legacy as a trusted engineering partner in energy chemicals and resources spans decades of complex project delivery across the globe. Today we are evolving beyond traditional engineering services to become a leading solutions provider guiding partners and societies toward a more sustainable future.
As we accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy sources we continue to support the delivery of the energy chemicals and resources the world needs now. We solve complex challenges through integrated data-centric solutions across the full asset lifecycle from consulting and engineering through installation commissioning decommissioning and remediation.
To support this journey we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Security and Emergency Response Manager to establish and lead a best-in-class program for a landmark pipeline project in Alaska. This is a career-defining opportunity to build a critical function from the ground up while contributing to the safe resilient and sustainable delivery of a major energy infrastructure asset.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Security and Emergency Response Manager will design implement and lead a fully integrated Security and Emergency Response and business continuity program across a geographically dispersed pipeline development in a remote and logistically challenging environment.
Operating within a high-impact matrixed leadership framework this role safeguards people assets communities and reputation while ensuring operational resilience and business continuity. The role aligns site execution with corporate security strategy and enterprise standards reinforcing Worleys purpose of delivering a more sustainable world and its ambition to lead in sustainability solutions.
This is a foundational mandate: to establish governance systems partnerships and response capability from inception embedding a culture of preparedness accountability and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting Structure
This role operates within a high-impact matrixed leadership framework:
Operational Reporting Solid Line
Reports to the Project Program Director on all operational matters project execution and site-level resource allocation.
Functional Reporting Dotted Line
Reports to the Corporate Security Director for functional oversight alignment with enterprise standards and strategic support.
Program Design and Governance
Design and oversee a fully integrated SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE and business continuity program for the entire pipeline project. Develop and maintain governance structures and standards to guarantee consistent and compliant application by all stakeholders. Embed risk-based and data-centric decision making practices that support safe resilient and sustainable delivery across the asset lifecycle.
Intelligence and Agency Coordination
Collaborate with private intelligence providers and governmental agencies at local provincial and federal levels. Coordinate threat assessments and intelligence integration to foster structured information sharing and joint risk management across jurisdictions and stakeholders.
Operations Center Supervision
Establish and supervise the effective operation of the projects Operations Center ensuring continuous situational awareness and coordinated response capability. Oversee digital monitoring platforms emergency communication systems and journey management tracking to protect personnel and assets across remote terrain.
Aviation Risk Oversight
Collaborate with the Worley Aviation Manager to ensure all charter flights and unmanned aircraft operations align with enterprise Aviation Risk Management standards. Integrate aviation and remote logistics controls within the broader security framework to strengthen operational resilience.
Contractor and Vendor Management
Provide specialist guidance and support to contractors to ensure consistent application of security standards and regulatory compliance. Manage relationships with specialist vendors to enhance project capability and ensure equipment and systems are maintained in ready order.
Incident and Crisis Leadership
Direct all incident response emergency preparedness and crisis management activities across the project footprint. Develop test and continuously refine response plans tailored to isolated and high-risk environments. Deliver clear persuasive briefings to executive leadership regulators and external stakeholders reinforcing Worleys promise to be a transparent and trusted partner.
Lifecycle Transition
Oversee the seamless transition of SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE responsibilities from construction to operations facilitating a structured handover to the pipeline operator. Ensure continuity of governance systems documentation and capability to support long-term asset viability.
Financial Integrity
Identify security and emergency response costs and requirements within supplementary bids and Scopes of Work. Partner closely with finance and project controls teams to ensure cost transparency governance alignment and responsible stewardship of resources.
Leadership and Culture
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across dispersed locations. Promote inclusive respectful and ethical practices that reinforce Worleys commitment to sustainable transformation. Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaboration across all project interfaces.
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WHAT YOULL BRING TO THE ROLE
Education and Professional Credentials
Degree in Security Management Risk Management or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience in complex operational environments.
Highly regarded credentials include Certified Protection Professional Physical Security Professional or Project Management Professional certifications.
Experience and Leadership Background
Distinguished military service as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Commissioned Officer with preference for experience in combat arms special operations or military intelligence characterized by high accountability and complex risk profiles.
Extensive experience leading security functions on large-scale industrial construction energy oil and gas or mining projects in remote or austere environments.
Demonstrated success establishing complex programs from inception within early-phase or startup project settings.
Experience operating within matrixed organizations balancing operational execution and functional alignment.
Technical and Strategic Capability
Advanced knowledge of enterprise security governance threat intelligence integration crisis management and business continuity planning.
Strong analytical capability to assess multifaceted risks across diverse terrain and operational contexts.
Ability to design integrated data-centric solutions that support both immediate project execution and long-term asset sustainability.
Broad understanding of aviation risk management remote logistics and contractor oversight within major infrastructure developments.
Leadership and Communication
Composure and sound judgment in high-pressure time-critical situations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver concise and persuasive reports proposals and executive briefings.
Demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across corporate governmental and contractor environments while upholding ethical and inclusive practices.
Systems and Operational Expertise
Strong understanding of security operations Centers monitoring platforms emergency communication systems and journey management tools.
Ability to troubleshoot complex operational challenges and guide teams toward effective sustainable solutions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: This position involves alternating assignments between offices in Houston and Anchorage as well as performing remote field duties that require travel along an eight hundred mile project corridor through diverse weather conditions and challenging terrain.
If you are motivated by the opportunity to build a world-class Security and Emergency Response function on a transformative energy infrastructure project and you are committed to enabling safe resilient and sustainable project delivery we invite you to apply.
Join Worley and play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable change while safeguarding a critical asset that supports both present energy demand and future transition.
ABOUT US
Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their asset portfolios.
Our purpose is delivering a more sustainable world.
Our ambition is to be recognized globally as a leader in sustainability solutions in the coming years.
Our promise is to be the straight-talking partner the industry needs to make sustainable transformation a reality.
Delivering Sustainable Change is more than our tagline it defines how we move forward with our customers combining decades of engineering credibility with innovative integrated solutions that support both todays needs and tomorrows transition.
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