1. Profession: Security Operator (SO) - Barrow Terminals (Top Tier, Control of
Major Accident Hazard Sites)
Candidate Profile
Name: Michael Pearce
Available: 1 Week
Resides: Cumbria, UK
Required Salary: Negotiable
Languages: British
Contact details: See last page of CV
Insight
A cross-functional background that has seen me work in a variety of challenging and hostile
environments allows me a good insight into more than one aspect of the working in high hazard
industries, in particular a top tier COMAH site (Oil & Gas sector). My experience in multi-national
and multi-cultural environments allows me understand cultural diversity and connect with
geographically diverse teams.
I currently support the role of SO and provide security management which incorporates
identifying and defending against a full range of security risks to the asset. I capitalise on 8 years
previous experience and specialist knowledge gained in Her Majesties Armed Forces to deal with
all manner of challenges, and increase my effectiveness and efficiency in my role.
I am a self-motivated and confident professional who can communicate well at all levels, from
Site Management through to workers at the coal face, with composure, vision and clarity. I
possess strong planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to
meet organisational goals.
Typical Technical and Managerial Strengths
 Leading by example, I can guide a workforce in developing an improved safety attitude
and culture by influencing their individual responsible behavior through my own.
 Delivery of information.
 Fully conversant with all aspects working in high hazard industries with safety critical
environments.
 Understanding and identifying the needs of the client.
 Ensuring the workforce is briefed by toolbox talks prior to commencing activities.
 I understand the need for effective risk assessments and have the ability to effectively
communicate assessment of risk to a team.
 Conducting Vehicle Inspections according to Site protocol and Project Schedule
(transferrable skill to any work activity).
Education & Qualifications
 Offshore Medical

2.  OPITO, BOSIET - Valid
 MIST Certified (Offshore) – Valid
 Offshore Medical - Valid
 Full UK License
 GWO | Working At Height and Rescue - Valid
 GWO | Manuel Handling - Valid
 GWO | Fire Awareness - Valid
 First Aid at Work With (AED) - Valid
 EBA Training (Emergency Breathing Apparatus) - Valid
 PSI ( Personal Safety Involvement - 2013)
 Security Industry Authority Licence – 0330015622079607 (2015)
 NVQ Level 1 Painting and Decorating
 Full UK Driving Licence
WALNEY Comprehensive School (1992 -1997) GCSES; Maths, English, science, Technology
Employment History
April 2006 - Present
Mite (Land based project) Company Details
Security Operator
Operator – Hydrocarbon Resources Limited
Typical Clients – Centrica, ConocoPhillips
I facilitate security to support the control of major hazard risks through the professional
application of a robust security management system. I engage at all levels of the organisation
and support people as they take steps to improve organisational security, its effectiveness and
goals.
We work on resilience management and a continuous improvement of our security safety
cultures. Our aim is to manage and sustain almost error-free performance despite operating in
hazardous conditions where the consequences of errors can be catastrophic.
Duties & Responsibilities
 Providing Security to a geographically diverse team and multi-skilled workforce, ensuring
safety standards are maintained and adhered to.
 Providing regular reports and recommendations to the management team on progress of
action plans against agreed goals and targets.
 Conducting inspections and implementing action plans within a set time scales
(Conducting searches of personnel and vehicles).
 Accurately updating records, sheets and producing written reports.
 Identifying, engaging, and building relationships with the work-force, leadership &
management.
 Good knowledge of how social tools work, how they interrelate, and can be utilised to
grow and strengthen internal collaboration (Personal Safety Involvement (PSI).
 Pro –actively ensuring the protection of property and assets.

3.  Creating a safe and comfortable working environment for employees and visitors.
 Responding to emergencies as per procedure, should they arise.
 Monitoring and operating CCTV cameras and other recording systems.
 Making sure no unauthorised personnel enter restricted areas.
 Directing emergency services and other traffic if a major incident occurs.
 Being vigilant and detecting any suspicious behaviour onsite, or in the areas surrounding
the top tier COMAH site.
 Supervising people around site and also escorting individuals off the premises.
1998 - 2006
Her Majesties Armed Forces
Infantry Solider (1st
Battalion the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment)
Operational Tours, Postings and specialist Training – British Forces Cyprus (BFC). I was
part of a team protecting a UK sovereign base areas on the island. The United Kingdom retains a
military presence on the island in order to keep a strategic location at the eastern end of
the Mediterranean, for use as a staging point for forces sent to locations in the Middle
East and Asia.
Northern Ireland and Bosnia; operational tours to provide peacekeeping which has proven to be
one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist host countries as they navigate the
difficult path from conflict to peace. UN Peacekeepers provide security and the political and
peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace.
A very fulfilling process to be a part of.
British Army's Jungle Warfare School in central Belize.
Duties & Responsibilities
 Driving, servicing and maintaining military vehicles (Warrior Tanks, Land rovers etc)
 Use and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment (Assault Pioneers
platoon).
 Explosives to achieve small and large demolitions (Assault Pioneers platoon)
 General site maintenance duties.
 Ensuring site safety and resilience against the foreseeable and unexpected by being
in a state of alertness and preparedness.
 Working collaboratively with military management teams to generate a solutions
focused approach to issues of change, conflict and development.
 Support & mentor new recruits to achieve compliance with procedures and protocol.
 Performing under pressure addressing issues timely and constructively.
 Ensuring that all work is progressed systematically by identifying hazards and
controls.
Hobbies & Interests
Fell walking: In the local Lake District area.
Keeping fit: by means of the gymnasium, swimming and playing local rugby.

4. Contact Details
Address: 28 Abercorn St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2QS
Tel:
Mob: 0044 (0)7742602266
Email: mikepearce6385@gmail.com
Linked In Profile: Mike Pearce
References upon Request