QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement in Dubai to strengthen quality assurance across EPC and fabrication activities, administering management-system documents and monitoring quality performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in EPC quality, ISO internal-auditor training (9001/14001/45001), and strong Lean/problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead improvements and collaborate with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in EPC construction or fabrication.
• Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001/14001/45001 or similar.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous-improvement practices.
• Broad experience with management systems and related software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly audits according to the approved assurance schedule.
• Document audit findings and reports.
• Review procedures and coordinate updates.
• Assist process owners with new procedures and work instructions.
• Develop statistical methods for KPI tracking and quality indicators.
• Lead corrective-action projects and verify effectiveness.
• Provide training on new management-system documents and templates.
• Present performance data to site and leadership.

Skills

QHSES assurance

Process improvement

Quality auditing

Lean principles

Root-cause analysis

KPI management

Documentation governance

Management systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

ISO Internal Auditor training

Tools

Electronic document management

Microsoft Visio

Job description

QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement

Job Snapshot: Role: QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Quality Assurance-Safety Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time

The QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a quality-assurance opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. McDermott International seeks an analytical professional to improve operational processes, administer management-system documents, monitor quality performance, and verify that corrective actions remain effective across EPC and fabrication activities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Quality Assurance-Safety Salary: AED 13000-22000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The QHSES Assurance Specialist uses established procedures, technical judgment, and previous experience to address routine quality challenges with moderate guidance. The position combines audit execution, performance analysis, process improvement, document governance, and user support within an electronic document management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete monthly audits according to the approved assurance schedule.
• Document audit findings and distribute accurate reports within required deadlines.
• Review established procedures and coordinate necessary updates.
• Assist process owners with preparing new procedures and work instructions.
• Develop statistical methods for tracking KPIs, quality indicators, and related measurements.
• Compile cost-of-quality information for key fabrication-yard and project functions.
• Issue monthly and quarterly performance reports in approved formats.
• Review audit findings with internal stakeholders and support root-cause investigations.
• Lead teams implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Apply analytical techniques, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Help process owners address deficiencies and prevent their recurrence.
• Establish practical best practices supporting process discipline and standardization.
• Coach process owners in trend analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
• Assess process performance and recommend changes needed to meet quality standards.
• Perform 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day verification audits.
• Confirm the sustainability of corrective actions before approving final closure.
• Coordinate with functional leadership to measure and validate revised process outputs.
• Maintain new management systems through document reviews and policy revisions.
• Present management-system performance to site and business leadership.
• Represent the Quality function on assigned improvement projects.
• Complete quality-assurance reviews of management-system documents within governance timelines.
• Coordinate documents through review, approval, and controlled publication.
• Maintain the central repository for documents submitted by functional users.
• Verify document attributes to preserve reporting quality and system accuracy.
• Process document withdrawals, superseded versions, and approved deletions.
• Deliver electronic document management training to new users.
• Assign appropriate system rights after users complete required training.
• Support the creation and enforcement of standardized document templates.
• Advise functional users on document development and repository organization.
• Publish biweekly and monthly management-system activity updates.
• Format integration documents and coordinate companywide approval and incorporation.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in EPC construction or fabrication.
• Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or another globally recognized system.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous-improvement practices.
• Broad experience with management systems and related software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to evaluate complex data, specifications, and technical information.
• Capable of developing logical workflows and clear operating procedures.
• Creative when designing practical solutions to quality challenges.
• Able to simplify technical concepts for written, visual, and training materials.
• Comfortable working where procedures or requirements are not fully standardized.
• Able to lead project teams and collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and performance targets.
• Excellent written, spoken, presentation, and stakeholder-communication skills.

Skills Set

• QHSES assurance
• Process improvement
• Quality auditing
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• Internal Auditor practices
• Lean principles
• Root-cause analysis
• Corrective actions
• Verification audits
• KPI management
• Quality indicators
• Cost-of-quality analysis
• Trend analysis
• Statistical tools
• Management systems
• Electronic document management
• Document governance
• Controlled publication
• Procedure writing
• Workflow development
• User training
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Performance reporting
• Team facilitation

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to improve how quality systems operate across fabrication yards and complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will turn audit findings and performance data into practical improvements, guide process owners, and protect the long-term effectiveness of corrective actions through structured verification.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.