Senior Manager QHSES Assurance

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager QHSES Assurance to develop and enhance quality programs. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of EPC construction experience, hold multiple ISO certifications, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role demands a strategic thinker capable of resolving complex technical issues and ensuring compliance with quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in EPC construction and fabrication.
• ISO Auditor 9001, 14001, 18001 certifications required.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve quality programs to enhance organizational performance.
• Drive performance quality to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee KPI, QI, and global performance quality analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Manager QHSES Assurance is responsible for developing departmental plans, including business, production, and organizational priorities. This role requires multidisciplinary expertise and industry knowledge to meet financial and operational goals. The Senior Manager manages multiple teams, sets priorities, and allocates resources effectively. They identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational issues. The role directly influences business outcomes by supporting projects, products, services, and technologies, and by developing policies and plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• 15+ years of experience in EPC construction and fabrication
• ISO Auditor 9001, 14001, 18001, and other recognized Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor certifications
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels, with the ability to explain complex technical issues
• Strong understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Establish and improve quality programs with the Director of Assurance to enhance organizational performance
• Drive performance quality to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, aiming for “First Time Quality”
• Develop and implement problem-solving techniques to prevent defects
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze trends in KPIs, QI, and Cost of Quality
• Provide technical support for materials and welding in bids and projects
• Resolve technical issues on projects, ensuring fitness for purpose
• Promote quality, productivity, and compliance with business conduct standards
• Identify and address training needs within the quality department within budget constraints
• Participate in weekly operations meetings, providing quality updates and statistics
• Ensure the Quality System complies with the Business Line Quality Manual
• Contribute to bids and assess workforce and resource needs for projects, reviewing QA/QC/NDT costs
• Coordinate with project teams to align Quality Plans and Procedures
• Support industrial engineering initiatives and the implementation of 3C and 5S methodologies
• Oversee KPI, QI, and global performance quality analysis, promoting benchmarking and lessons learned
• Analyze measurement data trends to set targets, plan improvements, and verify compliance
• Collaborate with project quality managers on QC and NDT activities
• Use stakeholder feedback to improve solutions
• Translate technical concepts into clear training materials
• Lead the enforcement and verification of compliance with McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their quality responsibilities and complete mandatory training timely