Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist - Procurement Quality Assurance

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong exposure to supplier quality and compliance systems

Long-term career growth in quality assurance leadership

Collaborative environment with international engineering teams

Job summary

Mc Dermott is hiring a Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist in Dubai, UAE. This full-time role emphasizes procurement quality assurance standards across major EPC and fabrication projects in the oil and energy sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading quality systems improvement, conducting audits, and overseeing compliance initiatives. Join a team committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC construction, fabrication, procurement quality, or industrial quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement quality assurance across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, structural, piping, and pipeline disciplines.
• Experience with ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, or other recognized Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of new management systems and procurement quality frameworks.
• Partner with Functional Process Subject Matter Experts to drive major Quality Systems initiatives across operations.
• Conduct internal and external audits monthly and ensure timely reporting of findings and corrective actions.

Skills

Procurement Quality Assurance

Quality Management Systems

Internal and External Auditing

KPI Monitoring and Trend Analysis

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions

Procedure Development and Technical Writing

Lean and Continuous Improvement

Supplier Quality and Compliance Management

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical or engineering field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist - Procurement Quality Assurance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Quality Assurance

Experience: 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 18000-28000

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Role Overview

Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist hiring in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for procurement quality assurance across Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation, Structural, Piping, and Pipeline disciplines. This senior role is ideal for experienced quality professionals who can lead management systems improvement, supplier quality assurance, audits, KPI analysis, and process optimization while ensuring full compliance across major EPC and fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of new management systems and procurement quality frameworks
• Partner with Functional Process Subject Matter Experts to drive major Quality Systems initiatives across operations
• Work with Quality Directors to identify and resolve complex issues affecting multiple departments and project functions
• Maintain QC system attributes for accurate quality reporting and document traceability
• Assist in removing legacy practices and transitioning teams to improved management systems
• Administer onboarding and training for new team members and support knowledge transfer across departments
• Participate in the design, implementation, and enforcement of company document templates and governance standards
• Advise stakeholders on best practices for document creation, organization, and management system compliance
• Report project quality status and execution progress according to approved plans and management requests
• Develop, organize, write, review, and edit engineering procedures, work instructions, and technical documents
• Perform quality checks of documents focusing on structure, grammar, consistency, and technical clarity
• Manage revisions and updates to technical literature and operational procedures
• Support project bids and proposals related to procurement quality requirements when required
• Conduct internal and external audits monthly and ensure timely reporting of findings and corrective actions
• Oversee KPI, quality indicators, and performance quality trends while supporting benchmarking and lessons learned
• Analyze performance data to support target setting, future planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead root cause analysis for quality-related issues and ensure effective corrective action implementation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical or engineering field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC construction, fabrication, procurement quality, or industrial quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of procurement quality assurance across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, structural, piping, and pipeline disciplines
• Experience with ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, or other recognized Quality Management Systems
• Internal Auditor training and experience in audit execution and compliance reporting preferred
• Strong understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and practical implementation
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly

Skills Set

• Procurement Quality Assurance
• Quality Management Systems
• Internal and External Auditing
• KPI Monitoring and Trend Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Procedure Development and Technical Writing
• Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Supplier Quality and Compliance Management
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination

Benefits

• Join one of the world's most respected engineering and construction companies in the energy sector
• Lead procurement quality assurance across major offshore, fabrication, and EPC projects
• Gain strong exposure to supplier quality, compliance systems, and operational excellence programs
• Build long-term career growth in quality assurance leadership and governance
• Collaborate with international engineering teams delivering world-class energy infrastructure
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and safe project execution