Security Manager

I am currently employed as a Security Manager with StatoilHydro working in Algeria and would like to further my experiences in the domain of HSSE (Security Management) within the Oil and Gas industry.

October 2006 to Present
StatoilHydro Algeria AS
Stavanger / Oslo, Norway
HSSE (Security) Manager

Implement and manage all aspects of security procedures for StatoilHydro Algeria, in particular for the Safe Behaviour Program being undertaken in Oran (2006-2007).

Since October 2007 I have been assigned to the Algiers office where my tasks and responsibilities are aligned to those of the country security manager’s position which became vacant.

January 2006 to October 2006
Ardan Risk Management
Cape Town, South Africa
Country Security Manager (Kurdistan)

In charge of security for the Norwegian oil company DNO. Responsible for two drilling rigs with approximately 100 expatriate personnel, one seismic project (200 expatriates), numerous field trips (geologists, engineers etc) and coordination of security with the local security forces (KRG) numbering 200.

December 2004 to October 2005
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi
Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Technical Advisor (Security)

Develop, implement and manage all aspects of security procedures for His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Saqr al Qasimi.

January 2004 to October 2004
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Baghdad, Iraq
Project Manager (USACE)

Responsible for developing, implementing, training and the general management of “Personal Security Teams” for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) based in Baghdad, Mosul and Basra.

January 2004 to October 2004
Iraqi Special Tribunal (IST)
Baghdad, Iraq
Project Manager (IST)

I was also responsible for the “start-up” and organisation of the security for the Iraqi Special Tribunal (IST). A small team of advisors attached to the office of the Tribunal’s President, we were responsible for the welfare and safety of the first team of judges and prosecutors belonging to the Iraqi Special Tribunal.

April 2002 to December 2003
Woodside Mauritania Pty Ltd
Perth, Australia

Regional Security Manager (based in Mauritania)

1997 to 2002
International Security Consultant
(Africa and the Middle East)

During this period I was employed by various companies, where I assumed various responsibilities.

Degree in Military Warfare - French Army (DUT or 1° cycle university degree).
At present studying for a degree in International Relations through the Open University, England