Core Category
Transformation
Industry Domain
Energy
Inclusion Slates
Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Role
Pillar | Board-Level Responsibilities |
Asset Integrity | Oversight of "digital twins" and remote monitoring systems to prevent mechanical failure triggered by cyber interference. |
Threat Landscape | Monitoring the rise of AI-driven "living off the land" attacks that target energy infrastructure. |
Supply Chain Risk | Vetting third-party vendors (from drill bit sensors to cloud providers) for "backdoor" vulnerabilities. |
Incident Response | Ensuring a "Crisis Management Plan" exists that integrates the CISO, COO, and Head of Comms for immediate action. |
ESG & Risk | Aligning cybersecurity with ESG goals; a cyber-induced oil spill is both a financial and an environmental failure. |
Requirements
The Committee Member (Energy) provides oversight of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, specifically focusing on the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). You are responsible for ensuring the organization can anticipate, withstand, and recover from multi-vector threats (cyber, geopolitical, and physical) while maintaining compliance with stringent global energy regulations.
Key Role Requirements
OT/ICS Fluency: Deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA networks that manage pipelines, rigs, and grids.
Geopolitical Risk Intelligence: Ability to assess how regional instabilities (e.g., in the Middle East or South China Sea) translate into cyber-espionage or physical sabotage risks.
Resilience Mindset: Shifting the board's focus from "prevention only" to "mean time to recovery" (MTTR).
Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with evolving frameworks like the EU NIS2 Directive, NERC CIP (for power), or TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines.
About the Company
Contextual description
"5" being most important and "1" being least important
1. Values
Weightage
Safety & Responsibility
5
Safety First: Unwavering commitment to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and communities. This is paramount in high-risk industries. Environmental Stewardship: Dedication to minimizing environmental impact, responsible resource management, and sustainable practices. Ethical Conduct: Upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all operations. Social Responsibility: Recognizing and addressing the social impact of operations on local communities and stakeholders.
Strategic & Forward-Thinking
5
Visionary outlook, Analytical skills, Problem-solving mindset
Operational Excellence & Governance
5
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with employees, communities, governments, and investors. Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork, both internally and externally. Respect: Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and treating all stakeholders with respect.Transparency: Open and honest communication with all stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
5
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with employees, communities, governments, and investors. Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork, both internally and externally. Respect: Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and treating all stakeholders with respect.Transparency: Open and honest communication with all stakeholders.
2. Skills
Weightage
Risk Management
5
This is the most critical skill for a resources board. The industry faces inherent volatility from commodity prices, geopolitical instability, operational hazards, and environmental liabilities. A board with strong risk management skills can proactively identify and mitigate these threats, protecting shareholder value and ensuring the company’s long-term viability. This includes everything from managing market risk to ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
5
ESG is no longer a peripheral concern; it is a core business driver for the resources sector. A board with expertise in ESG understands that environmental impact, community relations, and corporate governance directly affect a company's "social license to operate." This skill is vital for managing regulatory compliance, attracting ESG-conscious investors, and building a sustainable business model.
Finance / Capital Allocation
4
The resources sector is highly capital-intensive, with projects that can take decades to develop. A board member with strong financial acumen is essential for evaluating massive investment proposals, overseeing capital allocation, and ensuring fiscal discipline. Their expertise is key to making strategic decisions about project funding, mergers and acquisitions, and maintaining a healthy balance sheet in a volatile market.
CEO and Business Head
4
A board member with CEO and business head experience brings a holistic, strategic perspective. They understand the operational complexities of a large-scale enterprise and can provide valuable oversight on executive leadership, talent management, and overall business strategy. This skill ensures that the board’s decisions are not only financially sound but also operationally realistic and aligned with the company’s long-term objectives