Senior Security Operations Specialist

About the role

The Senior Security Operations Specialist will serve as the primary Targa representative responsible for oversight, coordination, and performance management of third-party contract security services across Mont Belvieu, Galena Park, and Houston Downtown. This role will ensure alignment with corporate security standards while maintaining strong communication with local site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of contract security operations across all three locations
• Ensure contract security services meet Targa expectations, standards, and KPIs
• Conduct routine performance reviews and audits of security practices
• Address performance gaps and coordinate corrective actions with contract security leadership
• Review and approve contractor timesheets for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor staffing levels versus contract requirements
• Validate invoicing against actual services rendered and contract terms
• Support cost control efforts and identify efficiency opportunities
• Serve as the primary liaison between contract security and site leadership teams
• Maintain regular communication with Mont Belvieu, Galena Park, and Houston stakeholders
• Ensure site-specific risks, concerns, and priorities are addressed
• Support incident response coordination and after-action reviews
• Report directly to Director of Corporate Security (Houston Downtown)
• Ensure site execution aligns with corporate security policies and expectations
• Communicate corporate initiatives, updates, and procedural changes to site and contractor teams
• Participate in corporate security planning, audits, and strategy discussions
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support security audits, assessments, and inspections
• Track and report key security metrics, incidents, and trends
• Drive continuous improvement in security processes and contractor performance
• Provide routine updates to Corporate Security and site leadership
• Maintain clear documentation of performance issues, corrective actions, and improvements
• Act as escalation point for security-related concerns across all locations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security operations, industrial security, or contract management
• Working knowledge of current security-related technology
• Experience managing or overseeing third-party contractors preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites and balance competing priorities
• Knowledge of industrial, plant, or energy sector security practices preferred
• Prior law enforcement or military security operations experience preferred
• Regular and reliable attendance