HCIS Security Manager

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW), headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is a fast-growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects in various geographical markets such as KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa, with a portfolio that includes 13 GW of Power Generation including CCGT, Cogeneration, Gas Fired and Solar, and a water capacity of 1,300,000 m³/day of Desalination Plants, Water Pipelines Transmission and Industrial Water Treatment Projects, covering both operational and under implementation assets.

AEW was established in 2007, as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a leading Saudi conglomerate with a legacy spanning over 80 years, focused on enabling sustainable, social, and economic progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

At AEW, our mission is to embrace new technologies, explore solutions, and leverage our expertise to drive new opportunities and impact in the energy and water sector.

The project comprises of 300 MW Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology on 6.56 km2 area that includes PV field and the plant substation.

This role is responsible for the implementation and compliance of all HCIS requirements on site during the construction stage. The HCIS Manager acts as the focal point with HCIS authorities, ensuring documentation, communication, and execution are fully aligned with HCIS Security and Safety Standards. Once HCIS activities are under control, the role will support the HSE team and contribute to Quality procedures learning and inspections.

• →Ensure the development and implementation of the HCIS requirements in the project;
• →Ensure proper preparation of HCIS documents, ensure the proper submission to HCIS authority with EPC Contractor;
• →Ensure the Compliance with the HCIS Standards and Specifications;
• →Ensure proper communication with HCIS authorities with different visits to them as necessary:
• →Be the focal point for HCIS coordination with HCIS authority;
• →Learn about HCIS Security and Safety Standards and follow up their application in the Project;
• →Compliance with work and health/safety conditions necessary for the protection of persons;
• →Protecting the environment and monitoring environmental performance;
• →Compliance with safety and societal measures concerning the Site
• →Oversee the preparation, review, submission, and approval process for all HCIS-related documentation (e.g., Security Master Plan, Risk Assessments, Security System Designs, Compliance Reports) in coordination with the SPV, EPC and O&M contractors.
• →Lead and document comprehensive HCIS security risk assessments (physical, cyber, personnel) at all project phases. Develop and oversee the implementation of mitigation plans.

• Ensure the personnel onsite have attended the relevant HSE inductions and trainings;
• Ensure the HSE procedures for the specific tasks are kept updated;
• Perform routine and random HSE inspections on a daily basis in order to monitor HSE procedures implementation on site and ensure the follow up of corrective actions;
• Stop & report immediately to his superior any anomaly, violation & unsafe practice;
• Promote a proactive and positive intervention approach to Project team;
• Spread HSE rules / standards / procedures / communication on site;
• Attend and participate in daily meetings and Tool Box & Pre-Job Talks;
• Ensure that relevant risk assessments are complied with and that Job Safety Analysis are prepared;
• Advise on safe operative techniques and methodologies for the planning, safety control (i.e. JSA);
• Ensure adequate HSE reporting in line with project procedures;
• Inspect on a regular basis subcontractors activities;
• Control compliance of the equipment used on site;
• Monitor the effective implementation of the Permit to Work system on site;
• Ensure that any HSE event is reported in due time;
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and analysis in order to identify trends and propose the necessary corrective measures;
• Monitor and maintain control measures in the use of hazardous materials;
• Conducts a follow-up of regular formal inspections together with Subcontractors representatives (verification exercises, walkthroughs, specific inspections etc.);
• Coordinate activities and set daily objectives to HSE Officers.
• Attend and participate during the LTA site visit,
• Coordinate when necessary to ensure LTA observations or comments are addressed in timely manner.
• Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to verify ongoing compliance with HCIS standards. Facilitate external audits conducted by HCIS or their appointed representatives. Track and ensure closure of any identified non-conformities.
• Ensure EPC and O&M contractors fully understand and comply with their HCIS obligations as defined in their contracts and project plans. Monitor contractor security performance.
• Provide regular reports to SPV management and HCIS authorities on the status of HCIS compliance, risks, incidents, and mitigation actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial preferred), Security Management, Information Security, Risk Management, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is advantageous.
• Understanding and mastery of HCIS Regulatory Compliance, Security Risk Management, Physical Security Systems, Cybersecurity Awareness (OT/ICS), Incident Management, Audit & Compliance Verification applicable in KSA.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in industrial security management within critical infrastructure sectors (Power, Water, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical).
• Minimum of 5 years of direct, hands-on experience specifically managing HCIS compliance for projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Demonstrable experience liaising directly with HCIS authorities is essential.
• Proven experience during both construction and operational phases of large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working within an IPP / SPV environment is preferred.