Investigative Security Manager
Imperial Oil Kearl Oil Sands Project, Canada
★ Deliver outstanding and critical physical security for an expansive $7BN oil sands site.★ Oversee equipment and operations across two refining plants, two crusher plants, rock plants, on-site housing, offices and a flight center to support 2K+ employees while directing the efforts of 100+ security personnel.★ Salvaged a struggling training program and developed training plans to incorporate industry best-standards and world-class safety precautions.★ Support information and IT security based around Access Control for the security program.★ Utilize security precautions against potentially volatile environmentalists, working with local police officers.★ Direct cross-functional security operations for full-site protection, including the use of dog teams, personnel and technologies.★ Serve as the Investigative Team Lead to address immediate issues, collaborate with general managers to maximize efficiencies, safety and protection in directing daily post activities, and oversee training initiatives.★ Direct Access Control utilizing Lenel Access Control Systems and flight center security access operations.★ Engage K9 search teams to ensure no illicit drug activity is conducted throughout living, operational and aircraft areas. ★ Contribute expertise to implement site health and safety management systems.★ Played a key role in the implementation, management and integration of a new IT-based access control system.