, Venezuela
Job Family Group:
Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 6, 2026
Business Unit:
HR Corporate Functions
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
The Venezuela Security Advisor assesses threats to people, assets, information, and operations. Provides expert advice and support to help the business create and protect value by identifying, assessing, and managing security risks
The Security Advisor supports and advises a wide range of internal stakeholders on security matters, including security awareness briefings, risk assessments, and security plans. The role provides management oversight of the security operations center, implements security solutions, and protects Shell’s assets, information, and people. It also requires an understanding of the key security threats in Venezuela, strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, and effective communication. The Security Advisor must also promote good security practices, values, and behaviors
What you’ll be doing
Conduct and review Security Risk Assessments and Plans (SRAPs) for business assets and activities, ensuring that current and emerging risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable)
Advise management on appropriate control measures and update security plans as the threat environment changes
Implement the Shell Group Security Standards across Shell-operated entities and influence portfolio companies to adopt them
Apply physical security principles to mitigate threats to people, assets, information, and reputation
Ensure that security activities comply with the Shell General Business Principles (SGBP), the Shell Group SEAM Standard, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR)
Oversee transportation contractor compliance, fleet standards, driver qualification programs, road safety technology implementation, and contractual assurance processes
Lead transportation service delivery, business travel coordination, provider performance management, and continuous service improvement
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to influence and build credibility with business stakeholders
Use Shell security tools, methodologies, and processes to deliver fit-for-purpose security measures to a high standard
Work closely with the Regional Security Assurance Analyst to ensure a consistent and adequate approach to security delivery and governance within the role’s responsibilities.
Ensure timely delivery of security measures in accordance with business-approved security plans
Identify opportunities and deliver security awareness programs and initiatives through appropriate media and stakeholder engagement, including Personal Security Behaviours and any other training particular to Venezuela
Support the CSM in defining appropriate security measures for emergencies and crises
What you bring
Associate or University degree in Security Management, Logistics security, Risk Management, or a related field
Significant experience in corporate security, risk management, crisis management, or operational security
Strong understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and security management systems
Experience managing security operations in challenging and complex environments
Knowledge of travel security, incident management, investigations, information protection, and emergency response
Experience managing third-party security providers and contractor performance
Understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements related to security
Professional and Interpersonal Skills:
People management capabilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing ability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure
Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
Functional Skills
Security Risk…