Security Manager
Resume:
DAVID CONNOLLY (CSMP) (FIIRSM)
Flat at the Garden
Lullingstone Park
Eynsford
DA4 0JA
Kent
**************@*******.***
Professional Development HSEQ
Level 7 Diploma Hotel Management April 2020
Level 5 Diploma Hospitality Management April 2020
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Risk Management Jan 2020
Level 5 Diploma Workplace Conflict Management Dec. 2019
Level 4 Special Education Needs & Disability Diploma Jan 2020
MSc Health Safety & Environment (studying)
IRCA BS 16000: 2015 Security Management, Strategic & Operational Lead Assessor
IRCA BSI Safety Schemes in Procurement Lead Assessor
IRCA BSI ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Assessor May 2018
IRCA OSHAS 18001 2007 Lead Assessor April 2017
IOSH cert. Trainer for Managing & Working Safely 2016
HSE FAW First Aid & Defibrillator Instructor Jul 2015
IRCA BSI ISO 14001 & EMAS Lead Auditor Jul 2014
IRCA BSI ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Jun 2016
IRCA BSI ISO IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Jun 2014
IRCA BSI ISO 9001 2015 Lead Auditor Mar 2017
ANSI ISO 28001 Security Supply Chain Lead Auditor 2013
TapRooT® Incident Root Cause Analysis TL Feb 2013
IOSH Managing Safely Feb 2016
Risk Assessment Team Leader (ExxonMobil) Mar 2012
NEBOSH International General Certificate Nov 2008
Instructor qualification C&G (7304) Level 3 Jan 2006
CSCS Academically Qualified Person Card Holder
Professional Development Security
Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) Level 6 Accredited Diploma.
Hospital & Healthcare Security Specialist USA April 2017
Qualified Anti-Terrorism Officer, Koln, Germany 20
Kidnap Incident Management Course (CR) Dec 2012
Level 4 Diploma in Security Management Oct. 2007
Police National Tactics advisor Aug. 2001
Police Bronze Firearms Commanders Cse Nov. 2001
Police Advanced Driver level 2 Oct. 2000
Police Firearms Officer Course May 2000
Police Method of Entry Trained Jun. 1999
Public Order Trained to Level 2 Oct. 1998
Method of Instruction Course Jun. 1984
Served in British Army (Airborne Forces) ’80 to 94
Career Development
Programme Security Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing Project with Jacobs Construction August 2019 to present UK
Corporate Project Security Manager for a 10 year construction project for the London River Thames Tunnel from Kent to Essex
Provide training, security briefings meetings and over security management in line with CNI requirements, development of policies and procedures, security deliverable for contractors and overall contract management including procurements and tendering of service providers. Present training on various security related areas including risk management and conflict resolution implementation of CPNI standards throughout the project
Client Manager BSI Group UK October 2016 to August 2019 UK
Head hunted and accepted a role as a Client Manager for BSI and manage clients in the London, South-East and South-Central Region. Covering ISO standards 9001, 14001, 27001 and also the new ISO 45001 which will replace OSHAS 18001
Role consisted of providing and ensuring certification of health safety, quality and environmental standards throughout organisations in the UK area. Specialising in advising in the design, implementation and maintenance of documented management systems leading to UKAS accredited certification with the British Standards Institution (BSI). Responsibilities included:
Policy and Procedures
Network Rail Quality Assurance Q1-Q4
Contractors compliance to Rail Safety and Standards Board
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Fire, COSHH, DSE
CHAS, SAFEcontractor, ConstructionLine
Site Inspections
Accident Investigation
Compliance Audits
Senior Security Specialist Corporate Assurance for Supreme Committee Sept 2014 to April 2017 QATAR
Development and implementation of the security management system, for the Supreme Committee facilities and stadia for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Implementation of the safety, security & worker welfare risk assessments, improving of plans and procedures, as well as ensuring that operations of security on Supreme Committee premises are in line with recognised and established international standards.
Implemented the business travel risk management policy and procedures for all Supreme Committee business related travellers with external support of ISOS and Control Risks to locations such as Asia (Pakistan) Middle East, Europe for Euro 2016, Russia for World Cup 2018 and movements around Qatar for 2022
Responsible for carrying out HSSE inductions, contractor kick off meetings, PTW training and contractor audits
Part of the Crisis Management Team and Business Continuity Team and key person for Emergency Response.
Engage the organization in HSSE culture through operationalization of ORMS strategy.
Security and safety design on stadia, their precincts and Headquarter building of Supreme Committee and Qatar Football Association and Qatar Olympic Committee
Present, design and deliver scope of works and agreements for corporate procurement procedures for the security physical and technical infrastructure
Provide HSSE technical input into RFP to tenderers and contractor agreements
Oversee the development and ensure implementation of physical security projects implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Corporate Instructor in First Aid at Work, AED and IOSH managing and working safely
Developed Security Risk Management Methodology identified for the World Cup 2022 covering worker Welfare, Corporate and Construction Sites
Ensuring all service providers remain contractually and legally compliant
Developed and implemented audit process to ensure compliance with ISO 9001,14001 and 28000 and the upcoming ISO 45000
Manage and take part in departmental internal audits to comply with the above
Participate, plan and source equipment items for annual operational budget consideration. Continually stay abreast with latest technology
Management of CCTV, Lenel Onguard to the MOI standards for Qatar using UK Centre for the Protection of Critical National Infrastructure (PCNI) recommended companies and internationally recognised recommended practices
Project Security Manager TTOPCO North Iraq Kurdistan March 2013 to July 2014
I was employed as the Security Manager on the largest exploration, production and development Oil field in North Iraq. My responsibilities as directed as part of the security provider company (GardaWorld) to support TTOPCO in the security and safety of 200 expatriate Staff and 220 strong guard force, including their movements around hostile areas and movement in and out of country and management of resources to support their arrivals in Iraq.
Due to my lead auditor qualifications, I was a key contributor to Gardaworld receiving Certification in ISO 9001, 14001 along with OSHA 18000. I am efficiently experienced in the effective implementation of safety management processes for and competent in providing technical risk assessments to achieve a risk level as low as reasonably practicable.
Development of community lead recruitment
Management of armed response and escort team and full journey management requirements and Travel Management Program
Implementation of Physical Security Surveys, Project Security Program Reviews and Site Security Activity Plans
Design and integration of Scope of Works for contractual tender processes and implantation of standing operational procedures for all sites and facilities.
Champion Taproot investigations into security and safety incidents and developed the corporate investigation team for all serious incidents at sites for the stadia and SC HQ
Development of HSSE policy and procedures
Design and technical input into security infrastructure upgrades
Management of budgets, payment of staff and purchases of security equipment and vehicles.
Training and development of the Crisis Management and Response Plan incorporating IMT management and liaison and development of external assets to support CMRP.
Training of staff on H2S, HSE at work, First Aid, AED, PTW process, MOC process
Developed the organization in managing audit process and supporting documentation so as to comply to BSI standards for accreditation and award of ISO 9001,14001 and OSHA 18001 which was awarded to them
Training of all staff in HEAT & EP&R along with all aspects of layered security.
ExxonMobil (Security) HSSE Advisor Basra Iraq Sept 2010 to Feb 2013
I was employed with ExxonMobil on their West Qurna 1 oil field, Basra Iraq as the HSSE security technical lead for their Field Operations Division. My main responsibilities were ensuring the successful running of the security department for the project within such an environment. I was employed firstly for 6 months at Sugarland Texas as HSSE Technical Lead for EM as the advisor for their EPC. Once in Iraq my role consisted of the enablement development of technical infrastructure of the FOD for ExxonMobil and Southern Oil Company facilities, working with the Iraqi HSSE manager and reporting to business line on current HSE risks, security threats and the recommendations of mitigations to ensure ExxonMobil and SOC safety and uninterrupted operational success.
Design, develop, review of site & facility security health and safety management systems with Iraqi counterpart from SOC
Development of transportation & logistics security procedures
Stewardship & implementation of audits on contractors
Coordinate & participate in HSSE Risk Assessments (SSQRA LSRA)
Confirm that security upgrades are planned & consistent with escalating threat condition requirements
Develop EPC to support ExxonMobil HSSE policies and Procedures and maintain standard (Fluor)
Design and implement security scenarios for Emergency Response
Planning, evacuation procedures/incidents and form a critical role of IMT
Conduit to all contractor checks of supply chain of materials
Liaison to Law Enforcement agencies Basrah.
Develop and mentor Iraqi counterparts in security procedures in the oil and gas industry specific to ExxonMobil standards.
TapRooT Investigation Incident Team Member
Develop and manage the HSSE Management System.
Participation in EPC PTW processes
Present Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
Head of Security Iraq, Institute for War & Peace Reporting April 10 - Sept 10 IRAQ
I was employed as the country security manager of an International Journalists Non-Government Organisation working in Baghdad & Northern Iraq. I managed and facilitated hostile environment training courses in Iraq, teaching the journalists both from Iraq & International Expats. I managed, planned & executed the training of local guard force on weapon training, security duties & delivered to all staff.
Implemented & orchestrated the HSE FAW & AED Training.
Developed Hostile Environment Awareness and Training Courses
Design of security and safety procedures & policies
Present daily and weekly Intelligence Reports
Design of security Standard Operational Procedures
Medical Emergency Response Plan
Country Evacuation and Repatriation
Travel and Journey Management plan
Nigeria Police SF Training Team Instructor Police Training College Oct 09 - Apr 10
Instructor trainer on a 4-month training contract with a UK & Nigerian based security & training company to the Nigerian Police Force in support of the Nigerian Government. Part of a 16-man team from UK & South Africa, for a training program for the Nigerian Police Force with classes in excess of 60 officers.
International Principles on use of & escalation of force
Arrest & Restraint
Weapons Instruction
Range Management
Jungle Patrolling
Tactical Armed Intervention
(HSSE) Supervisor OMV (Seismic 2D) Kurdistan July 08 - Oct 09 IRAQ
Employed as the HSSE Manager for the Austrian Oil and Gas Company OMV Seismic field operation based in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. My responsibilities were to ensure the security staff & supporting elements of the operation run effectively & support OMV operation & the Global Geophysical Seismic team
Vehicle fleet, fuel & administrative management
Implement induction briefings
Environmental audits and QA/QC
Encourage good HSSE ethics with local staff
Instigate reward system for good health & safety practices
Design of ERP & Evacuation Plan with OMV
Daily security briefing to Seismic management team
Design security SOPs for future operations.
Liaison with Ministry of Interior & Government agencies.
Community relation development with local villagers for employment of temporary guards
Permitting requisition for land access
HSSE Advisor DNO (Oil Rig & Central Processing Facility) Kurdistan Jan 08 - July 08
I was employed at Central Processing Facility for DNO, Norwegian Oil Company, based in Kurdistan. My responsibilities were clearly defined as the providing a fully operational security & HSE management system & the protection and safety of all assets & staff using a defence force of local guard security force. I constantly developed operational procedures. I implemented induction and safety training for all site visitors and conducted safety briefings on rig moves. My security duties included the implementation of CCTV, intruder alarm systems, & defence positions.
Senior Team Leader Control Risks Group Baghdad & Kirkuk Iraq. Dec 2003 to Dec 2007
My security Management & risk & threat assessment skills assisted greatly in my role as Senior Team Leader of personal protection teams based in Iraq supporting the British Embassy. My role consisted of the coordinating risk & threat management submission & the daily planning & recces of all movements. I organised & provided all necessary administration needs, Intelligence gathering & briefings for the movements & the tracking of all vehicles carrying Diplomats from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). These included British high-ranking dignitaries visiting from the UK whose security teams from UK came under our control & command for liaison. I had a very close working relationship with the Iraqi Special Intelligence Unit (Asaish) that assisted greatly in the smooth operational daily function of the Embassy Office. I coordinated all team training & ensured the team worked at a high professional standard at all times. I deployed on all movements around Iraq acting as the Team leader & personal security consultant to the Consul General. I was actively involved in the relocation of the Embassy Office & the design & set up of the security site for the location, including, manning, security risk & threat assessments, contingency planning & liaising with supporting agencies.
Kent Police Force Specialised Tactical Firearms Unit UK 1996 to 2003
I have had a good variety of work within the Police Force, including 4 years on a Tactical Training Firearms Unit. The duties during that period were, 24 hour armed protection for Members of Parliament at their residences in UK, armed escort of Cat A violent prisoners & also armed response to any Firearms or Terrorist incident within the County. We also had a responsibility to carry out Armed Intervention to persons held against their will. Tactically deployed to manage and secure British Ports and the International Channel Tunnel in Kent
I was actively involved in the tactical & driving side of our training & also responsible for tutoring new team members in the aspects of all policing. I am experienced also in dealing with informants & all technical police equipment such as stinger, ANPR, TPAC techniques MOE & Hostage Rescue Team.
I completed extensive training including major incident crisis management control & bronze commander of Incident Control Unit.
British Army 1980 to 1994 Airborne Forces
Served in the Royal Corps of Signals as a Telecommunications Specialist Operator, main speciality in my trade was on Electronic Warfare, Electronic Counter Measures & Intelligence Gathering, clarification & dissemination to supporting assets. Tasks included Target identification & relaying information via data burst & secured digital microwave & satellite communications from remote locations ahead of main supporting forces. I served in various Units & locations around the world including Norway (Arctic Warfare) Europe & the Middle East and qualified with British Airborne Forces (5 Airborne) and received French Legionnaire Paratrooper qualification.
Memberships
ASIS American Society for Industrial Security 26004
International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP)
Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (SIIRSM) 302222
TECH-IOSH Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) 165386
International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) Lead Auditor 00125559
Fellowship member of Institute of Leadership and Management (FInstLM) 10117438
Member of Institute of Industrial Accident Investigators AE15246
Languages
Basic colloquial German
Basic colloquial Sorani (Kurdish)
Basic Thai
Religion
Muslim Revert
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