Global Asset Protection Lead

Weatherford•Houston, TX

About The Position

This role advances Weatherford’s Global Asset Protection Program (APP) by designing, implementing, and managing a Global Physical Security Standard and a scalable assessment methodology to protect the company’s people, assets, and operations. The position develops and executes an enterprise-level physical security assessment program, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends mitigating measures. Programs should maximize asset protection and minimize asset loss in normal and emergency conditions. The role engages directly with security vendors and collaborates with Weatherford facilities and crisis response stakeholders to deliver projects to a high standard. It leads development of assessment tools based on the APP methodology and supports Physical Security Plans (PSPs) that promote training and strengthen the organization’s physical security culture. The position also focuses on ISO 27001 compliance, particularly controls that physically protect intellectual property. Success requires technical expertise and effective project management skills.

Requirements

Hold a Physical Security Protection (PSP) certification and at least one of the following credentials or equivalent: CPP, PMP, or CSMP.
At least 5 years of experience in commercial security roles.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Familiarity with ASIS Protection of Assets (POA) standards and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
Relevant employment history in military, law enforcement, government intelligence, corporate security, or a dedicated physical security role.
Broad knowledge of Security Risk Management, physical security, personnel security, and security investigations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Physical ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations.
Critical thinking, reasoning, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Ability to collaborate with others and build effective teams.
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate with large groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent level of study or function experience credits, majoring in a security-related discipline.
Knowledge of crisis management.
Knowledge of information security.
Skills in security integration, badge access systems, and physical security systems, combined with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

Support Global Security leadership in advancing the Global Asset Protection Program through policy design, process development, implementation, and program management across the global facility portfolio.
Develop and refine organization-wide APP policies and procedures to align with international safety standards and industry best practices, with a focus on Site Security Vulnerability Assessment (SSVA), Access Control and Technical Security, and Asset Protection Guidance.
Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) of Weatherford locations and identify improvements to physical security systems, operational coverage, and security culture; recommend realistic, cost-effective treatments to enhance facility security.
Deliver and maintain APP projects and systems promptly and to a high standard; establish effective communication channels and clear technical standards in collaboration with facilities leaders, Procurement Specialists, and authorized vendors.
Oversee adherence to applicable local and national regulations governing physical and technical security systems, maintaining standards and practice compliance across security operations.
Manage physical security projects with internal stakeholders, including strategy design, milestone mapping, goal setting, management of constraints and resources, SOW development, operational guidelines, deliverables, and project risk management.
Manage and audit the use of third-party security providers in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Manage the security component of Weatherford Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) in liaison with applicable Supply Chain Management, Compliance, Legal, and other management disciplines.
Support Physical Security Plans that promote training and reinforce the organization’s physical security culture.
Focus on ISO 27001 compliance, particularly controls providing physical protection for intellectual property.