Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow.

If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

Posting close date : May 16, 2024

The opportunity

Our Security Team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are seeking a Security Advisor with in-depth security and risk analysis experience to join our team.

With our current focus on security risk for Major Projects and Operations, visible identification, and upgrading access control and video systems, we are seeking someone who is passionate about driving results safely and mitigating risk.

The position can be located in Houston, TX; Thompson Station, TN; Washington, PA; Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON.

We strive to mitigate risk : how do we secure our energy infrastructure across North America and enhance our ability to prepare, prevent and respond to security risks, threats and maintain a competitive advantage?

Our team is responsible for providing a safe and secure work environment in which security risks and threats to personnel, corporate assets and reputation is properly managed.

More specifically :

• Security Vulnerability Assessments
• Physical Security Plans
• Physical Security
• Access Control Installations
• Develop security plans for events, open houses, town halls
• Video Surveillance Installations
• Security Reviews
• Facility / Site Security Plans
• Security Threats and Sabotage
• Training and Awareness
• International Travel
• Law Enforcement Liaison
• Regulatory conformance and compliance.
• Governance activities

You will contribute to the success of the team by developing and implementing governance of policies and procedures that support the Corporate Security Program, establishing a security network with all Lines of Business (LOB) and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining risk assessments to identify domestic and global security risks and threats, and implementing security plans and measures to mitigate these risks.

A significant level of response and service including on-call duties is required.

While this role is posted in Houston, TX the location is flexible to these other locations as well : Calgary, AB ., Charleston, WV .

Thompson Station, TN ., or Washington, PA .

What you’ll do

• Monitor the implementation of the Corporate Security Program, Policies, Procedures and Standards across all lines of business including natural gas, liquids, and power
• Support the implementation of the Personal Protection Plan for Senior Leaders and project personnel
• Provide expertise in assessing security threats for personnel including risk assessments for company events, responding to opposition and demonstration, workplace violence, hostile intruders, and international travel
• Guide security planning for Senior Leaders and major projects personnel with respect to personal safety at open houses and speaking engagements
• Conduct Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA) and implement a measurable and sustainable tracking system to monitor implementation and recommendations
• Develop and implement a facility inspection process for Critical Facilities
• Conduct field inspections to evaluate conformance, prepare Operations for regulatory inspections, and facilitate Security related compliance inspections and assessments
• Develop Facility or Physical Security Plans for existing facilities and new projects
• Design and implement risk mitigation and physical security solutions including barriers, video surveillance and access control for new and existing facilities
• Gather and analyze information from various sources to assess security threats and determine risk profiles including maintaining a security network within each line of business and externally with industry / non- industry colleagues, Law Enforcement, government and intelligence agencies
• Manage security compliance under various regulations including the National Energy Board (NEB), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
• Partner with Internal Audit and Human Resources with incident investigations related to security threats, malicious or criminal activity or workplace violence
• Develop and deliver security training and security awareness presentations to employees and contractors
• Ability to supervise and direct contract security
• Assist with International Travel security and journey management
• Assist with emergency, business continuity and crisis management responses when required and provide security recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline such as criminal justice, business administration, or related field
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in corporate security within a diverse organization or law enforcement / intelligence experience
• Knowledge of regulations, applicable standards, guidelines, physical security standards and industry best practices relevant to corporate security and the oil and gas, energy and power industries
• Subject matter expertise in policy, procedures, standards, regulatory requirements, governance, physical security technology, design and implementation, personal protection, security vulnerability assessments, investigations and emergency management
• Strong understanding of physical security applications
• Knowledge of the law in civil and criminal jurisdiction and ability to conduct thorough investigations into security related issues
• Ability to coordinate, develop and meet deadlines for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and awareness materials to a variety of groups.
• Experience with security incident analysis, metrics and reporting.
• Strong understanding of physical security technologies, design and implementation.
• High degree of personal integrity and trust necessary to perform confidential assignments and investigations
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in Security Management Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from ASIS International
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation from ASIS International
• Exhibit curiosity in understanding current practices and confidence in suggesting recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities and play an integral role within diverse teams
• Ability to work with team members in diverse locations across North America.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communicating, conflict resolution, influencing, decision making, facilitating, listening, mentoring) to effectively develop relationships across diverse groups and present material related to corporate security issues in a succinct and digestible way for our employees
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to interpret data and events, and provide evaluation of impact and mitigation
• Experience with major projects and field deployments including developing security plans and implementing security measures for major construction projects
• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 25% of work schedule)
• Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation.

Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and / or ladder.
• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and / or credit checks to comply with regulations.
• TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting

Last updated : 2024-05-03