Anthony George

Experience

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  Chevron

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2020

  Security Chief - National Key Point Facility Security Manager

  Managed security for port (Chevron operations) and Refinery operations (a National Key Point) and 140km crude oil pipeline. Served on the Marine Security Committee (MARSECO). Managed a team of up to 130 personnel.✦ Continuous Improvement, Risk Audits – constantly improved security procedures for personnel, visitors. Collaborated with port and ship security, maintained open and productive communication.Elevated Refinery security audit score from 67% to 99.5%.Generated Declarations of Security for high-risk, ship-to-port engagements (Covid, stowaways, trespassers); participated in Risk Audits with Transnet.✦ National Key Point Strategy, Planning, Readiness – implemented and managed National Key Point physical and information security programmes. Analysed potential threats, delivered monthly and quarterly awareness programs. Developed Hostage Negotiation and Evacuation Plans and implemented comprehensive Security and Contingency Plans and associated drills. Managed relationships with law enforcement.✦ Developed Facility Security Plans, carried out Baseline Security Self Assessments, created Emergency Response Plans, performed National Security Risk Assessments; designed Business Continuity Plans.✦ Led takeover of the port, setting up Chevron as the Security Host, meeting license requirements, compliance with Transnet and legislation. Played a lead role in the ongoing negotiation, scope development, budget implementation for security service provider contracts. Show less

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  Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2023

  Security Manager, Security Risk Specialist - Corporate Facilities, Critical Infrastructure

  Oversaw security for Astron Energy’s corporate facilities nationwide including a National Key Point (critical infrastructure). Advised Senior Management on security policy strategies, implemented Security Risk Assessment Studies nationwide (business facilities, terminals, port facilities, manufacturing plant, refinery, pipelines.)Special Contributions & Roles:✦ Improving Security Culture - fostered a culture of adherence to protective policies; serving as an advisor, mentor and trainer to the team. Additionally, established a strategy for operational reporting and analytics✦ Applying Analytics, Innovation in Technology - introduced Bowtie XP (risk assessment software), applying statistical analysis to evaluate risk, training the team on programming, analytics and reporting models.✦ Appointed Secretariat of the Joint Planning Security Committee on protection and defence of the facility as a National Key point on behalf of the State Security Agency and SAPS Regulator. Show less

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  Bluesteel Security Group (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 2023 - Oct 2024

  Senior Security Specialist/Consultant

  Corporate Security Consulting

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  G4S

  Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

  National Contract Security Management

  Senior Security Consulting in National Security Operations, Strategy, Risk Management, and Security Technology.

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  Philip Morris International

  Nov 2024 - now

  Supply Chain & Commercial Security Lead

  Supply Chain & Commercial Security Management