Steven Jones

PGDip

Security Manager & Training Specialist

linkedin.com/in/steve-jones T: +44 (0-759*-****** E: adexlu@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Security Operations Manager with over 12 years’ experience leading, reviewing and optimising physical security programs to protect people and critical infrastructure from new and evolving threats in dynamic, high risk environments across multiple sites in the Middle East, following and exemplary career in the British Army. Culturally aware with highly developed communication and senior level influencing skills used to drive operational excellence and optimise quality standards.

• Audited contractual and regulatory compliance by 3rd party guarding suppliers at Exxon Mobil Cat. 1 sites in Basra

• Managed frontline security for ExxonMobil on behalf of Control Risks with 63 vehicles, 240 multi-national employees (75% Iraqi and 25% British) covering 21 armed protection schemes throughout Iraq

• Planned and developed a new security training structure for Control Risks, subsequently adopted across international contracts, and managed multiple training centres in Kurdistan and Iraq KEY SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Managing Tactical &

Operational Physical Security

• Training Design & Delivery

• Contract Security Services

• Project Planning & Design

• Streamlining Processes

• Developing SOPs

• Site Security Surveys

• Threat/Risk Assessment

• Emergency Response

• Leading Country Evacuations

• Access Control/CCTV

• Client Briefing & Liaison

• Incident/Crisis Management

• MPI & Penetration Testing

• Travel Safety

• Information Security

• Reporting

• Planning & Organising

• MS Office

CAREER HISTORY

ExxonMobil, Basra, Iraq

Site Security Contact – Category 1 Sites May 2016 – present Reported to ExxonMobil Global Security Team and the Contract Security Manager for smaller local projects; managed QA/QC, ensuring security baseline countermeasures were implemented and high standards of service delivered by third party providers, in compliance with contractual expectations.

• First point of contact for security issues and threat escalation; led Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R), and maintained the security of 240 ExxonMobil employees living and working within two Category 1 sites in Basra

• Conducted Security Program Reviews and site surveys, including Penetration Testing, MPI Tests and Planned Security Checks across the portfolio to assess government/contract compliance and address non-conformance

• Developed SOPs and Emergency Response Plans; coordinated incident reporting and sharing of ‘lessons learned’

• Supported Project Security Managers in the management of a 400-strong guard force, ensuring KPIs achieved

• Drafted Site Security Plan, audited Quality Management Systems, risk management and EP&R

• Mitigated threats to client personnel outside the oilfield by conducting risk-based location surveys prior to authorisation of movement, and delivering advice on travel safety and kidnap preparedness

• Partnered with Security Operations/Incident Management Teams during emergencies and managed evacuations

• Carried out technical evaluations to determine the suitability of bidders for static/mobile security contracts Key Achievements

• Designed, planned and managed the construction of main oilfield Operations Centre and K9 search compound, as well as upgrading the CCTV equipment and installation of Lenel access control systems within $5M budget

• Managed terrorist attack on a major site on the periphery of Basra, resulting in the evacuation of all personnel

• Significantly reduced industrial disputes involving local work force, acting as mediator on behalf of Exxon Mobil with the third party provider country management team during resolution meetings ExxonMobil, Basra, Iraq

Site Security Contact & Security Consultant Field Apr 2014 – Apr 2016 Head-hunted by ExxonMobil to develop and maintain security at key major degassing site and audit contractual compliance by third party contractors such as Haliburton and Schlumberger, at 14 sites across the West Qurna 1 Field. 1 of 2

CAREER HISTORY (continued…)

• Developed security operations, processes and procedures for 3 degassing stations

• Drove compliance and undertook QA audits to ensure security providers, contractors and sub-contractors adhered to contractual security protocols and standards, access procedures, and government movement regulations

• Collaborated with site management, contractors, local security forces and other security-related authorities including local community programs, mitigating risks, providing support and sharing intelligence Key Achievements

• Boosted the capability of Basra Oil Company security guards by designing a new security training programme

• Optimised risk management after redeveloping physical and technical security measures at both Category 1 sites

• Successfully and speedily led multiple evacuations of personnel from sites in the event emergencies Control Risks, Basra, Iraq

Project Security Manager Dec 2012 – Apr 2014

Promoted from Deputy Project Manager to lead operational planning and oversight for the premier frontline security contract to provide armed protection for ExxonMobil oilfield managers and staff in Southern Iraq.

• Primary point of contact for the client; provided security advice, managed risk and maintained the security plan

• Trained and led a team of 240 European and Iraqi personnel; managed all aspects of HR from monitoring performance against contractual KPIs to welfare, disciplinary and dismissal processes

• Developed SOPs, EPR and QA/QC processes and managed security-related contract and legal compliance

• Contributed at meetings, interfacing with local and corporate client management in the delivery of services

• Efficiently scheduled the standing down of the contract, effecting a seamless handover to the new service supplier

• Managed the fast extraction of personnel involved in road traffic accidents or those in need of medical treatment Key Achievements

• Played key role in the tender and bidding processes for the successful acquisition of a major IOC contract

• Achieved zero losses or injuries to personnel due to security-related incidents

• Oversaw the maintenance of a fleet of 60+ vehicles, achieving 100% availability to meet operational needs Control Risks, Basra, Iraq

Country Training Manager Aug 2010 – Nov 2012

Oversaw training centres in Erbil, Kurdistan and Basra Region, Iraq, whilst directing all aspects of recruitment and training for 1,400 Iraqi and European operatives involved in providing protection for three major oil and gas companies. Key Projects & Achievements

• Restructured the training school in Basra, standardising processes and systems for recruitment and training

• Opened new training centre in Kurdistan; sourced premises and manpower, managed costs and created processes

• Developed system to accurately capture performance metrics, subsequently adopted across the organisation EARLIER CAREER

Control Risks/BP Oil & Gas Security TL & Bodyguard to the British Consulate General (FCO Basra) 2007 – 2010 British Army Colour Sergeant – Royal Irish Regiment 1985 – 2006 QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Graduate Diploma in Operations & Supply Chain Management (Oil & Gas) University of Liverpool

• BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Ronin Concepts

• BTEC Level 3 First Aid at Work Ronin Concepts

• DTLLS: Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (ongoing) Bright Training

• PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Bright Training

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Booked Feb 2020) IASSC

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Booked Feb 2020) IRCA

• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (Booked Mar 2020) IRCA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• British National • Full UK Driving Licence • Fluent in English/Basic Arabic Steven Jones T: +44 (0-759*-****** E: adexlu@r.postjobfree.com 2 of 2

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