Job Description

, 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 Assessment and Risk Management
• Security Planning and Assurance
• Crisis and Incident Management
• Business Continuity and Emergency Response
• Travel Risk Management
• Physical Security and Access Control
• Security Operations and Guard Force Management
• Security Vendor and Contract Management
• Information Protection and Security Awareness
• Security Governance, Policies, and Procedures
• Stakeholder Engagement and External Network Development
• Security Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Project Security and Real Estate Security Support

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Shell in Venezuela 

Shell's activities in Venezuela form part of its Integrated Gas portfolio and global business. With a well‑recognized trajectory in the country, Shell in Venezuela has maintained an uninterrupted presence both in the energy sector and through sustainable social initiatives. In 2026, the company celebrates 114 years of presence in Venezuela. 

Today, Shell holds no assets in Venezuela and operates a small office with a limited local team. Yet, Shell is pursuing a growth in the offshore gas developments and onshore oil & gas opportunities, both in eastern Venezuela. 

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