Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist - Quality Systems
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 18,000-26,000 (estimated)
Job Context
The Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining and improving quality assurance systems across major engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication operations. This position ensures internal procedures, audits, KPI tracking, and compliance standards support safe, efficient, and high-performing project execution. The role directly contributes to operational reliability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of new quality management systems and structured assurance processes
- Coordinate internal and external audits in line with monthly audit plans and ensure timely reporting of findings
- Prepare, review, and improve procedures, work instructions, engineering documents, and company templates
- Work closely with Quality Directors and functional process experts to resolve complex quality assurance issues
- Monitor KPI, quality indicators, and performance trends to support benchmarking and lessons learned
- Lead root cause analysis for quality-related issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Conduct document quality reviews focusing on grammar, structure, consistency, and compliance requirements
- Assist in removing outdated legacy practices and replacing them with standardized management system processes
- Support project bid requirements related to quality assurance and compliance documentation
- Deliver training and guidance for new team members and promote best practices across departments
- Analyze reporting data to support future planning, compliance targets, and operational improvement initiatives
Ideal Profile
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, quality, or technical discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC construction, fabrication, or large-scale industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, or similar recognized quality management systems
- Experience in audits, document control, compliance reporting, and process improvement
- Ability to lead teams while also working effectively across cross-functional departments
- Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to manage complex and changing business environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and presentations
- Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and structured follow‑up
Skills Set
- Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems
- Internal and External Auditing
- Root Cause Analysis
- KPI Monitoring and Trend Analysis
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles
- Document Management and Technical Writing
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Procedure Development and Compliance Control
- Performance Quality Management
- Stakeholder Coordination and Cross‑Functional Communication
Why Join Us
- Work with one of the most recognized global energy engineering companies in the region
- Contribute to high‑value offshore, onshore, and energy transition projects
- Gain exposure to complex EPC operations across international teams
- Strong career progression within quality leadership and assurance functions
- Opportunity to support innovation, compliance excellence, and operational sustainability
- Join a business committed to safety, engineering excellence, and global project delivery
About the Company
McDermott International is a leading global provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation solutions for the energy sector. With more than a century of expertise, the company delivers complex offshore and onshore infrastructure projects across oil and gas, offshore wind, and sustainable energy developments. Operating in over 50 countries, McDermott combines technical excellence, innovation, and operational strength to build the future of global energy infrastructure.