Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist - EPC Quality Systems

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 301,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on major offshore and fabrication projects

Exposure to operational excellence and compliance leadership

Long-term career growth in quality assurance

Collaborate with international teams

Commitment to innovation and safety

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist to oversee and enhance quality assurance systems in Dubai, UAE. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in EPC construction.

Key responsibilities include managing compliance, supporting documentation processes, and leading internal and external audits. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of ISO standards and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC construction or industrial quality assurance environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, or similar Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and document control management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of new management systems and quality assurance frameworks.
• Coordinate with Quality Directors to resolve complex quality issues affecting operations.
• Conduct monthly internal and external audits and ensure timely reporting of findings.

Skills

Quality Assurance and Management Systems

ISO Compliance and Internal Auditing

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions

KPI Monitoring and Quality Performance Analysis

Document Control and Technical Writing

Procedure Development and Process Improvement

Lean and Continuous Improvement Practices

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination

Training and Quality Systems Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist - EPC Quality Systems

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full‑time

Experience: 8+ years

Salary: 18,000–27,000 AED (estimated; confirm with employer)

Role Summary: The Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist is responsible for improving business performance by managing quality assurance systems, compliance standards, and operational controls across project execution. The role supports stronger documentation processes, audit readiness, KPI monitoring, and corrective action planning to ensure projects meet international quality standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of new management systems and quality assurance frameworks.
• Work with Functional Process Subject Matter Experts to improve major quality systems initiatives across departments.
• Coordinate with Quality Directors to resolve complex quality issues affecting operations and project delivery.
• Maintain QC system attributes to ensure accurate reporting and document traceability.
• Assist in removing outdated legacy practices and implementing standardized quality procedures.
• Deliver training and onboarding support for new team members related to quality systems and compliance.
• Develop, review, and enforce document templates for procedures, plans, and technical documentation.
• Provide best‑practice guidance for document structure, system organization, and process consistency.
• Plan, organize, write, and edit engineering procedures and company work instructions.
• Perform quality checks of documents with a focus on clarity, grammar, technical accuracy, and consistency.
• Support project bid submissions related to quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Conduct monthly internal and external audits and ensure timely reporting of audit findings.
• Monitor KPI, quality indicators, and performance trends to improve benchmarking and operational efficiency.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering, technical, or quality‑related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC construction, fabrication, or industrial quality assurance environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, or other recognized Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and document control management.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills for working across multiple departments and teams.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills for reporting, presentations, and training delivery.

Skills Set

• Quality Assurance and Management Systems
• ISO Compliance and Internal Auditing
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• KPI Monitoring and Quality Performance Analysis
• Document Control and Technical Writing
• Procedure Development and Process Improvement
• Lean and Continuous Improvement Practices
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Cross‑Functional Stakeholder Coordination
• Training and Quality Systems Implementation

Why Join Us

• Work on major offshore, fabrication, and infrastructure projects with direct business impact.
• Gain strong exposure to operational excellence, compliance leadership, and system improvement initiatives.
• Build long‑term career growth in quality assurance and project governance.
• Collaborate with international teams delivering world‑class energy infrastructure solutions.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, safety, and sustainable project execution.