Security Lead - Tangguh External Security at BP

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. We’re a team with multifaceted strengths of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that the teams are strengthened by diversity.

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and safely? In this dynamic position as an **External Security Lead,**you'll deliver a stable, ethical, and well‑managed external security environment supporting Tangguh LNG operations and surrounding areas.

This is a senior specialist leadership role within Business Security, responsible for handling external security risks outside the Tangguh LNG site, maintaining trusted partnerships with authorities and communities, and leading contractor security resources across multiple locations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that values safety and reliability, this role is for you!

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a stable and well‑managed external security environment, reducing the risk of security or social disruption to bp operations.
• Build and maintain trusted external security partnerships with government security forces, local authorities, and community stakeholders, aligned with bp standards and ethics.
• Lead the delivery of Integrated Community‑Based Security (ICBS) outcomes, strengthening awareness, collaboration, and social stability around operational areas.
• Identify, assess, and escalate off‑site security and social risks early, providing clear, actionable insights to Business Security and site leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with bp Ethics & Compliance requirements, with all external security engagements conducted ethically, clearly, and audit‑ready.
• Coordinate and lead contractor security personnel across Bintuni Bay, Fakfak, Kokas, Sorong, Manokwari, and surrounding areas.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree and/or relevant professional qualification, with broad and sound experience in security, risk management, government liaison, or a related subject area.
• Sophisticated expertise in external and community‑facing security, operating expertly in high‑complexity, high‑trust environments.
• Proven experience managing external interested parties, including security forces, government authorities, and community representatives.
• Excellent judgement and credibility to advise, influence, and challenge while operating within bp policies and ethical standards.
• Experience leading teams or contractor resources, through direct people management and/or matrix leadership.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Prior experience as a police or military officer is preferred, as the role involves direct engagement with external interested parties, particularly the police and military in Papua.

Why Join the Team?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of security, ethics, community engagement, and operational delivery, contributing directly to safe, reliable, and responsible energy operations in Indonesia.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that the team is strengthened by diversity. The team committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include collaboration spaces in a great work environment, great exposure and would be able to works within a multi-discipline team.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting for people, Accounting for people, Agility core practices, Close security protection, Communication, Crisis and emergency response management, Digital Fluency, Extortion prevention and response, Information Security, Insider Risk, Intelligence for business, Investigations, Kidnap prevention and response, Large scale evacuation, Maritime Security, OMS and bp requirements, Personal security awareness, Physical security systems and surveillance, Project and programme management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Security in high risk environments, Security policies and practices, Security risk assessment and planning, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.