Senior QHSES Assurance Lead - Procurement

McDermott International; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 580,320; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International in Dubai seeks a Principal Assurance Specialist (Lead Procurement) to interpret complex QHSES issues and drive best practices. You will work independently, lead projects, and apply deep QA/QHSES expertise across the organization to meet standards.

The role requires extensive EPC construction/fabrication experience, ISO auditing training, and proven leadership with strong analytical and communication skills across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant EPC construction and fabrication experience.
• ISO Auditor 9001, 14001, 18001 training or equivalent.
• Ability to lead as a team member and as a team leader.
• Adaptable to changing business environments and demands.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for trend evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review procedures and work instructions.
• Assist revisions of standard manuals and management review meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external entities on quality matters.
• Lead continual improvement projects with dept heads.
• Develop and monitor area audit plans with functional leads.
• Identify and execute process improvement to boost effectiveness.
• Prepare data for annual management review and action plans.
• Support external certifications and awards readiness.
• Conduct gap analyses and document evidence.
• Accompany extrinsic auditors and track corrective actions.
• Oversee KPI and quality processes, analyze trends globally.
• Analyze measurement data to set targets and plans.
• Conduct quality training sessions and plan future training needs.
• Develop training material for Quality as required.
• Assist in customer satisfaction surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

McDermott International in Dubai seeks a Principal Assurance Specialist (Lead Procurement) to interpret complex QHSES issues and drive best practices. You will work independently, lead projects, and apply deep QA/QHSES expertise across the organization to meet standards.

The role requires extensive EPC construction/fabrication experience, ISO auditing training, and proven leadership with strong analytical and communication skills across global teams.