Hamdan Nasser Al Messabi
Security Operations Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Executive-level Security Operations and Critical Infrastructure Protection professional with more than 20 years of experience across Nuclear Energy, Critical Infrastructure, Aviation Operations, Emergency Management, Security Governance, and Business Operations within the UAE.
Proven success leading security operations, crisis response, emergency preparedness programs, incident investigations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in protecting nationally strategic assets including Barakah Nuclear Power Plant while driving operational excellence, digital transformation, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Operations & Outage Security Supervisor
Nawah Energy Company
01.2022 - Current
- Lead security operations during outage periods and critical operational activities.
- Supervise deployment and operational readiness of 55+ security personnel.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
- Coordinate investigations, incident response, and corrective actions.
- Participate as an active ERO member in emergency drills and site evacuation exercises.
- Delivered digital transformation initiatives by replacing manual reporting with electronic workflows.
- Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
Security Operations Supervisor
Nawah Energy Company
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed daily security operations and guard force activities.
- Conducted compliance inspections, audits, and operational assessments.
- Supported emergency response activities and crisis management operations.
- Coordinated VIP and VVIP visits.
Facility Management Specialist
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed transportation contracts, KPIs, SLAs, and contractor performance.
- Supported logistics operations for critical infrastructure activities.
Section Head – Aviation Operations
ADMA-OPCO
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed aviation logistics and offshore transportation operations.
- Coordinated Medevac and emergency aviation response activities.
Senior Administration & Services Coordinator
ADMA-OPCO
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Managed administration, contracts, procurement, vendor relations, and workforce logistics.
Education
PhD - Business Administration
Lancaster Academy
MBA - undefined
Lancaster Academy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Modern Sciences
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
ADNOC Technical Institute
Skills
- Security Operations Management
- Security Governance & Compliance
- Nuclear Security Operations
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Security Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
- Crisis & Incident Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Physical Security Programs
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Perimeter Security
- Security Audits
- Regulatory Compliance
- Aviation Security Operations
- Contractor Management
- Vendor Management
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Digital Transformation
- Process Improvement
Websites
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- ISO 9001:2015 Awareness
- Incident Investigation Certification
- Certified Trainer Program
- Leadership Development Program
- Microsoft 365 Security & Threat Management
Languages
Arabic
English
Executive Core Competencies
- Security Operations Management
- Security Governance & Compliance
- Nuclear Security Operations
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Security Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
- Crisis & Incident Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Physical Security Programs
- Access Control, CCTV & Perimeter Security
- Security Audits & Regulatory Compliance
- Aviation Security Operations
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
Selected Career Achievements
- Supported security operations for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, one of the UAE’s most strategic national infrastructure projects.
- Led and coordinated security teams exceeding 55 security personnel across multiple operational areas.
- Active member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), participating in emergency drills, evacuation exercises, and crisis simulations.
- Led the successful transition from paper-based reporting to a digital security reporting platform.
- Developed electronic reporting workflows for incidents, shift activities, and operational documentation.
- Coordinated VIP and VVIP movements in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments.
- Contributed to operational resilience, business continuity, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Projects
- Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
- Nawah Energy Company Security Operations
- Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
- ADMA-OPCO Aviation Operations
- UAE Critical Infrastructure Protection Operations
Timeline
Security Operations & Outage Security Supervisor
Nawah Energy Company
01.2022 - Current
Security Operations Supervisor
Nawah Energy Company
01.2018 - 01.2022
Facility Management Specialist
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Section Head – Aviation Operations
ADMA-OPCO
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Administration & Services Coordinator
ADMA-OPCO
01.2003 - 01.2015
PhD - Business Administration
Lancaster Academy
MBA - undefined
Lancaster Academy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Modern Sciences
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
ADNOC Technical Institute