IGWE CHIKADIBIA RICHARD
Port Harcourt
Summary
Highly motivated and versatile security specialist with over 10 years of experience and a proven track record in the oil and gas industry. Ensuring the security and safety of personnel and assets from experience gained as an access control personnel supervisor, field security supervisor, land rigs security lead, swamp rig security supervisor, security coordinator for projects and wells, with solid credentials in successful projects, risk mitigation strategy, and emergency response protocol. Developed a keen eye for detail and a passion to contribute to the business, with the ability to thrive in both low and high-level security threat environments. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set to contribute to a dynamic organization where I can continue to exceed expectations and drive success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Coordinator, Projects & Wells
Seplat
11.2024 - Current
- Oversees updates to the tactical security plan template for all engineering projects and well activities.
- Implemented all Seplat security policies and procedures, resulting in a record zero theft incidents and zero external attacks since taking on my role, a notable improvement from the previous year.
- Timely reporting of all Engineering Projects and Wells Services security issues to the security operations manager.
- Prepare a security deployment strategy document for each Engineering project & Wells activity.
- Investigate and provide reports on any security incident that involves breach of security procedures, injuries, thefts, etc., and communicate such incidents to corporate security.
- Monitor security services of contracted security vendors and personnel to ensure appropriate service delivery across Projects and Wells Intervention locations.
- Proactive in identifying areas for continuous improvement to the Projects and Wells Intervention security management plan.
- Liaison and communication with government security forces involved in the protection and transportation of Project and Wells Intervention personnel and equipment.
- Prepare actionable security daily reports, including Threat Assessments (TAs), and Security updates.
- Maintain a daily Persons on Board (POB) listing for every Project and Wells Intervention operation.
- Participant and give a daily security update in the daily Wells Intervention operations meeting.
- Minimize Wells and Project team personnel interfacing with the GSAs by 90% through the introduction of an activity security supervisor.
- Resolved Wells Intervention Team security concerns with a reported 98% satisfaction rate.
- Oversaw the implementation of a tactical security plan that led to a record zero theft incident and zero external attack since taking the role, a notable improvement from the previous year.
- Successfully supported the completion of the 9 Wells activity without any security incident.
Drilling Rigs Security Lead
Seplat Energy
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Guide and carry out close supervision and monitoring of the civilian security guards at the three different Seplat Energy, Turnkey Drilling locations for effectiveness.
- Supervise government security forces' activities to ensure that they operate in line with voluntary principles on security and human rights and escalate to the Sapele West security advisor any incident that results from their activities.
- Prepare actionable security daily reports, including Threat Assessments (TAs), and security updates.
- Coordinate the GSF at the rig locations for a harmonious relationship with the Seplat Energy Turnkey Drilling rigs, and to provide escort support for personnel and drilling equipment.
- Coordinate all security operations during rig movement from one location to the other.
- Make recommendations for the overall security of all rig locations and sanctioning of erring guards.
- Perform routine patrols at all rig locations and surrounding areas to spot-check the security guards’ performance and ensure that there is no interference or sabotage on any of our assets.
- Conduct investigative and cross-examination activities to facilitate compliance with laws, regulations, and statutory guidelines.
- Control access and report unusual situations or unauthorized individual into out locations.
- Conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRAs) and threat updates for Security leadership, and regularly update the security threat alert level.
Security Supervisor
Seplat Energy
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinating and overseeing the daily security post order of the access control personnel at the Owerri Base Office.
- Prepare actionable security daily reports, including Threat Assessments (TAs), and security updates.
- Facilitation of VIP movements within the eastern asset when required, adhering to a detailed concept of operations.
- Supervise government security forces' activities to ensure that they operate in line with voluntary principles on security and human rights and escalate to the Eastern Asset security coordinator any incident that results from their activities.
- Handle all security incidents, requests, and emergencies assigned by the Eastern Asset security coordinator.
- Compile and present information on all enforcement activities to the Eastern Asset security coordinator.
- Supervise the deployment of security vehicles and government security forces for the provision of escorts for all movements.
District Security Supervisor
Seplat Energy
04.2021 - 07.2022
- To collect and collate all available security-related information with the objective of identifying trends and threats that may impact Seplat facilities and operations in Ohaji South and analyzing the same for the provision of timely tactical and strategic intelligence to support Operations.
- Research, evaluate, and analyze security information from diverse sources to support security decision-making in Ohaji South.
- Prepare actionable security daily reports, including Threat Assessments (TAs), and Security updates.
- Conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRAs) and threat updates for Security leadership, and regularly update the security threat alert level.
- To ensure regular patrols are performed both day and night in all parts of the facility, surrounding areas, right of way/flowlines/pipelines, and wellheads and manifolds to spot-check the security guards’ performance and ensure that there is no interference or sabotage on any of our facilities.
- Coordinate the army at Ohaji for a harmonious relationship with the Seplat Ohaji operations team, and to provide escort support for personnel to the wells and manifold through the right-of-way, and for other out-field journey for both Seplat personnel and contractors in compliance with seplat mandatory use of escorts.
- To maintain a response procedure for security contingency, ensuring that the army responds within a reasonable time in the case of an emergency at the EPF or from the ROW/flowline/pipelines or wellheads/manifold.
- Interface with government security forces (GSF) such as police or other law enforcement officers to facilitate investigation if an incident requires additional investigation.
- Guide and carry out close supervision and monitoring of EPF access control personnel, the ROW/flowline/pipeline surveillance guards, and wellhead guards in Ohaji South for effectiveness.
- Prepare daily security reports on activities/operations in Ohaji fields, including those regarding incidents, accidents, escort, patrols, and security breaches, etc.
Access Control Supervisor
Seplat Energy
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Coordinating and overseeing access control personnel.
- Interface between the Security coordinator and the Access control personnel.
- Create and manage the access control personnel duty schedule.
- Monitor and evaluate access control personnel performance.
- Maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Corporate Social Officer
Eke, Eke, & Associates
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Assist, research, and develop environmental, Health and safety policies in the oil and gas sector.
- Support in creating a conducive relationship between clients and local communities through appropriate damage claims, educational scholarships, and empowerment programs.
Church Admin/Chief Security Officer
Heavens Diplomat Ministry
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Support the senior pastor in the overall weekly church administration and other related matters.
- Coordinate the overall security and safety of over one thousand members and visitors during meetings, events, and outreaches.
- Maintain order in and within the church environment.
- Attend Neighborhood security meetings.
- Interface with the police on behalf of the church.
Project Engineer
SICASON NIG. LTD
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Inspection and cathodic protection of damaged Oil and gas pipelines.
- Assessing the environmental impact and clean-up of oil spillages.
Corps Member [Physics Teacher]
AKURE, ONDO STATE
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Teaching Physics to Senior Secondary Students.
Hope Project Volunteer
THE SHEPHERDS CAMBODIA
10.2010 - 12.2010
- Teaching English to children and adults, assisting in building collaboration with local youth, IT and office support.
Industrial Trainee
SICASON NIG. LTD
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Learning and gaining the needed skills in cathodic protection procedure and environmental assessments.
Education
St. Peters Unity School
Akure, Ondo State01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu01.2009
Senior School Certificate Examination -
Community Secondary School
Elele Alimini01.2002
First School Leaving Certificate -
Community Primary School
Okwuzi, Egbema01.1997
Skills
- Security planning
- Security risk assessment
- Security incident reporting
- Vendor management
- Operation coordination
- Threat analysis
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Background checks
- Report preparation
TRAININGS:
District Security Supervisors' Course, July 2021, Security Operatives' Course, July 2021
Certifications
Certified Security Specialist (CSS)
Certified Security Auditor (CSA)
Certification
- Certified Security Specialist (CSS)
- Certified Security Auditor (CSA)
Training
- District Security Supervisors' course, 07/01/21
- Security Operatives' Course, 07/01/21
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Running
- Playing Football
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Security Coordinator, Projects & Wells
Seplat
11.2024 - Current
Drilling Rigs Security Lead
Seplat Energy
02.2023 - 10.2024
Security Supervisor
Seplat Energy
08.2022 - 01.2023
District Security Supervisor
Seplat Energy
04.2021 - 07.2022
Access Control Supervisor
Seplat Energy
01.2021 - 03.2021
Corporate Social Officer
Eke, Eke, & Associates
07.2019 - 12.2020
Church Admin/Chief Security Officer
Heavens Diplomat Ministry
01.2014 - 12.2018
Project Engineer
SICASON NIG. LTD
01.2012 - 12.2014
Corps Member [Physics Teacher]
AKURE, ONDO STATE
01.2011 - 12.2012
Hope Project Volunteer
THE SHEPHERDS CAMBODIA
10.2010 - 12.2010
Industrial Trainee
SICASON NIG. LTD
01.2008 - 12.2008
St. Peters Unity School
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Senior School Certificate Examination -
Community Secondary School
First School Leaving Certificate -
Community Primary School