Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott in Dubai is seeking a Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist to lead quality assurance efforts within the oil and energy sector. The candidate will handle QHSES assurance systems and compliance, supporting audits, procedures, and continual improvement processes.

The role requires a degree, ISO auditor training, and at least 10 years of experience in EPC construction environments, offering a robust career path in an international engineering and construction company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in EPC construction and fabrication environments.
• Strong experience in QHSES assurance, quality assurance, integrated management systems, audits, and continuous improvement.
• ISO Auditor training for 9001, 14001, 18001, or other recognized quality management systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and improve QHSES assurance procedures and quality documentation.
• Assist in preparing management review meetings and assurance documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments, external auditors, and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Develop and monitor area audit plans in consultation with functional leads.

Skills

QHSES assurance

Quality assurance

Integrated management systems

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 18001

Internal auditing

External surveillance audits

Audit planning

Management review preparation

Procedure writing

Work instructions

Quality documentation

Continual improvement

Corrective action follow-up

Preventive measures

Gap analysis

Certification readiness

KPI monitoring

Customer satisfaction surveys

Quality training

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Quality Assurance
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in EPC construction and fabrication environments
• Job Type: Full-time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Salary: 30000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Overview

Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Oil and Energy quality assurance role focused on QHSES assurance systems, internal and external audits, ISO compliance, continual improvement, quality performance monitoring, management review preparation, and process effectiveness across EPC construction and fabrication operations. This position is ideal for an experienced assurance professional with strong knowledge of integrated management systems, audit planning, quality documentation, KPI analysis, and continuous improvement within a complex engineering and construction environment.

Role Context

The Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist will act as a subject matter expert for quality and QHSES assurance activities, supporting the development, review, implementation, and improvement of procedures, work instructions, management system documentation, audit programs, and performance quality processes. The role requires the ability to interpret business issues, recommend best practices, solve complex assurance‑related problems, lead functional initiatives, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support compliance with ISO and globally recognized quality management system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and improve QHSES assurance procedures, work instructions, quality documentation, and management system requirements.
• Support revisions of standard manuals, management system documents, and quality‑related operating procedures.
• Assist in preparing management review meetings, external surveillance visits, certification audits, and related assurance documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments, external auditors, certification bodies, and relevant stakeholders on quality and assurance matters.
• Support the company's continual improvement process by working with department heads to define targets, review audit feedback, and implement preventive measures.
• Develop and monitor area audit plans in consultation with functional leads, the Assurance Manager, and the Corporate IMS team.
• Identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement projects to enhance process effectiveness, operational efficiency, and quality performance.
• Prepare data for annual management reviews, including system effectiveness, recurring deficiencies, improvement areas, and performance trends.
• Support preparation for external certifications, awards, surveillance audits, and quality recognition programs.
• Assist with gap analysis, evidence collection, documentation presentation, and audit readiness activities.
• Accompany external auditors, coordinate audit logistics, follow up on audit actions, maintain licenses, and support external surveillance audits.
• Oversee KPI, QI, and performance quality processes, including global trend analysis and documentation at operating unit level.
• Analyze measurement data to support target setting, future planning, action plan development, compliance verification, and performance improvement.
• Conduct quality education and awareness training sessions for employees and project teams.
• Plan future quality training requirements for new employees and existing staff.
• Develop quality training materials, guidance documents, and presentation content when required.
• Assist in conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing customer feedback for improvement opportunities.
• Work independently on complex QHSES assurance issues while maintaining alignment with company policies, IMS requirements, and business objectives.
• Support functional teams or projects by providing assurance expertise, audit guidance, compliance support, and quality improvement recommendations.
• Communicate findings, risks, trends, and improvement actions clearly to leadership, departments, and project stakeholders.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in EPC construction and fabrication environments.
• Strong experience in QHSES assurance, quality assurance, integrated management systems, audits, and continuous improvement.
• ISO Auditor training for 9001, 14001, 18001, or other globally recognized quality management systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, internal auditing, external surveillance audits, documentation control, and management review processes.
• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and a team leader.
• Ability to understand and respond positively to organizational demands in a changing business environment.
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills with the ability to solve complex assurance and quality‑related issues.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for evaluating performance data, identifying trends, and recommending improvement actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work tactfully and effectively with other departments.
• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and related business tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and manage multiple assurance activities.
• Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for different audiences, including technical teams, management, auditors, and operational employees.

Skills Set

• QHSES assurance
• Quality assurance
• Integrated management systems
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 18001
• Internal auditing
• External surveillance audits
• Audit planning
• Management review preparation
• Procedure writing
• Work instructions
• Quality documentation
• Continual improvement
• Corrective action follow‑up
• Preventive measures
• Gap analysis
• Certification readiness
• KPI monitoring
• Quality indicators
• Performance quality process
• Trend analysis
• Measurement data analysis
• Process improvement
• EPC construction
• Fabrication quality
• Customer satisfaction surveys
• Quality training
• Training material development
• Compliance verification
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Stakeholder communication
• Presentation skills
• Team leadership

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Principal QHSES Assurance Specialist who wants to lead quality assurance improvement and management system effectiveness across major energy, EPC construction, and fabrication operations in Dubai. The role provides exposure to global QHSES standards, audit programs, certification readiness, performance quality monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional assurance leadership within a large international engineering and construction environment.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and installation company serving the energy industry. With more than 100 years of project delivery experience, McDermott supports complex offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects across international markets. The company delivers integrated solutions across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, fabrication, construction, offshore wind infrastructure, and sustainable energy developments through a global workforce operating across multiple countries.