Senior QEHS Manager

MACGREGOR NORWAY AS; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Norway AS seeks a senior leader to oversee QEHS strategy and compliance for the Offshore Solutions Division. Based in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway, this role reports to the Director QEHS and supports global operations with a zero-harm safety mindset.

You will define long-term QEHS strategy, drive integrated management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001, ISO 27001), and lead audits and risk assessments across projects, suppliers, and field teams. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of QEHS leadership experience, preferably in the marine industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and experience with ISO 27001.
• Certified ISO auditor for 9001/14001/45001 (27001 preferred).
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and drive the long-term QEHS strategy for Offshore division.
• Implement and optimize integrated management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Advise executives, project leaders, and field engineers to embed a zero-harm mindset.
• Lead sustainable operations and ensure environmental regulations compliance.
• Oversee audit programs, risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with QEHS, supply chain, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure quality.

Skills

QEHS leadership

ISO standards

Maritime industry

English fluency

Education

University degree in engineering

Job description

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees.

We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries.

Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

The purpose of the role is to hold overall responsibility for leading all aspects of developing, implementing, and maintaining agreed QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety) and operating standards within the Offshore Solutions Division.

In this senior leadership position, you will serve as the strategic driving force behind our operational excellence—protecting our people, elevating project quality, and safeguarding the environment across all MacGregor offshore initiatives globally.

More tasks and responsibilities

Define, govern, and drive the long-term QEHS strategy tailored specifically to the complex, high-stakes requirements of the Offshore division

Implement and continuously optimize integrated management systems aligned with global standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001)

Act as a key advisor to executive management, project leaders, and field engineers to embed a zero-harm, proactive safety mindset

Lead sustainable operational practices and ensure strict adherence to marine environmental protection regulations

Oversee comprehensive audit programs, perform rigorous risk assessments, lead root-cause analyses, and enforce robust corrective actions

Collaborate closely with the QEHS team, supply chain, engineering, project delivery, and customer teams to guarantee quality throughout the product lifecycle

This position is located in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway reporting to the Director QEHS and in the dotted line to EVP OSD.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful applicant will exhibit visionary strategic leadership and a focus on delivering tangible results for our partners, embracing innovation with a proactive attitude.

You should possess the analytical rigor to challenge existing paradigms and the persuasive capability to align stakeholders throughout the business.

Exceptional communication and organizational expertise are vital for thriving in a global virtual workspace, interfacing with executive leadership and regulatory agencies while fostering a spirit of "Winning Together" with a multicultural team.

Ideally you have

University degree in engineering or an equivalent field

5–10 years of experience in leading QEHS positions, preferably within the marine industry

Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, alongside experience with ISO 27001

Approved and experienced ISO auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and preferably 27001)

Demonstrated experience with specific Maritime industry requirements

Willingness to undertake international travel

Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success.

People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward.

With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

Customer Success: Our customer's success is our success.

We focus on partnership, transparency, and accountability to deliver lifetime value.

Passion to Improve: Always moving forward.

We foster a growth mindset, encourage curiosity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.

Winning Together: No one makes the difference alone.

We emphasize internal collaboration and mutual trust to ensure we win as "One MacGregor."

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer.

We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

• ISO 27001
• ISO 45001
• ISO 9001

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees.

We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries.

Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

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