Deputy Operational Risk Manager

Requisition ID: 300225 - Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single - Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project - Work Location: Riyadh Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview: Bechtel Saudi Arabia Company (SABCO) supports a diverse portfolio of projects and business operations throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Operational resilience, physical security, emergency preparedness, personnel accountability, crisis management, business continuity and travel risk management support the protection of personnel and assets and the continuity of operations. The Regional Operational Risk function works with project leadership and functional organizations to maintain situational awareness, support informed decisions and coordinate preparedness and response across projects and offices. Job Summary: As Deputy Operational Risk Manager, you will support the Operational Risk Manager in implementing and coordinating operational risk, security, resilience, business continuity, crisis management, personnel accountability, emergency communication and travel risk programs across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and act up as Operational Risk Manager during periods of absence within formally delegated authority. You will apply practical security experience to assessments, inspections, incident coordination and preparedness activities, translating verified information into timely reporting and recommended actions. You will maintain plans, records and dashboards; coordinate with projects and corporate functions; and follow up agreed actions. During the Operational Risk Manager’s absence, you will assume day-to-day leadership of the operational risk and security function, including personnel coordination, operational priorities, management reporting, incident response and business continuity activities. Decisions concerning security policy, expenditure, risk acceptance and crisis response must remain within approved policies and formally delegated authority. Escalate significant matters and decisions beyond that authority through the established management chain. Major Responsibilities: - Support implementation of operational risk, physical security and resilience programs across SABCO projects and offices, maintaining procedures and coordinating activities under the Operational Risk Manager’s direction. - Support corporate and project physical security threat and vulnerability assessments, site surveys and inspections. Document exposure, control gaps and recommended mitigations for management review and track agreed corrective actions. - Coordinate checks of access control, visitor processes, CCTV and alarm arrangements with designated system owners. Liaise with guard-force providers on post instructions, coverage, observations and service issues within delegated authority; address deficiencies within approved policies and formally delegated authority, escalating matters beyond that authority. - Monitor security, geopolitical, travel, infrastructure, environmental and operational developments using government notifications, reputable reporting and internal channels. Verify and corroborate threat information, distinguish facts from unconfirmed reports, and assess potential impacts to personnel and operations. - Support travel and journey risk assessments, destination briefings, movement tracking and check-in arrangements. Coordinate with travelers, projects and approved service providers, escalating route, destination or movement concerns through established processes. - Support security incident reporting and investigation activities by recording accurate timelines, gathering authorized information and maintaining incident logs. Protect sensitive records and evidence, follow approved preservation and handling procedures, and refer investigative decisions beyond formally delegated authority to the responsible manager. - Assist Incident Management Teams during incidents and disruptions through information gathering,