QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 49058)
McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
QHSES Specialist - Process ImprovementJob Snapshot
Role: QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The QHSES Specialist - Process Improvement position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a quality-assurance opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. McDermott International seeks an analytical professional to improve operational processes, administer management-system documents, monitor quality performance, and verify that corrective actions remain effective across EPC and fabrication activities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Salary: AED 13000-22000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The QHSES Assurance Specialist uses established procedures, technical judgment, and previous experience to address routine quality challenges with moderate guidance.
The position combines audit execution, performance analysis, process improvement, document governance, and user support within an electronic document management environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete monthly audits according to the approved assurance schedule.
* Document audit findings and distribute accurate reports within required deadlines.
* Review established procedures and coordinate necessary updates.
* Assist process owners with preparing new procedures and work instructions.
* Develop statistical methods for tracking KPIs, quality indicators, and related measurements.
* Compile cost-of-quality information for key fabrication-yard and project functions.
* Issue monthly and quarterly performance reports in approved formats.
* Review audit findings with internal stakeholders and support root-cause investigations.
* Lead teams implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
* Apply analytical techniques, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methods.
* Help process owners address deficiencies and prevent their recurrence.
* Establish practical best practices supporting process discipline and standardization.
* Coach process owners in trend analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
* Assess process performance and recommend changes needed to meet quality standards.
* Perform 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day verification audits.
* Confirm the sustainability of corrective actions before approving final closure.
* Coordinate with functional leadership to measure and validate revised process outputs.
* Maintain new management systems through document reviews and policy revisions.
* Present management-system performance to site and business leadership.
* Represent the Quality function on assigned improvement projects.
* Complete quality-assurance reviews of management-system documents within governance timelines.
* Coordinate documents through review, approval, and controlled publication.
* Maintain the central repository for documents submitted by functional users.
* Verify document attributes to preserve reporting quality and system accuracy.
* Process document withdrawals, superseded versions, and approved deletions.
* Deliver electronic document management training to new users.
* Assign appropriate system rights after users complete required training.
* Support the creation and enforcement of standardized document templates.
* Advise functional users on document development and repository organization.
* Publish biweekly and monthly management-system activity updates.
* Format integration documents and coordinate companywide approval and incorporation.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of quality experience in EPC construction or fabrication.
* Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or another globally recognized system.
* Strong understanding of Lean and continuous-improvement practices.
* Broad experience with management systems and related software.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Able to evaluate complex data, specifications, and technical information.
* Capable of developing logical workflows and clear operating procedures.
* Creative when designing practical solutions to quality challenges.
* Able to simplify technical concepts for written, visual, and training materials.
* Comfortable working where procedures or requirements are not fully standardized.
* Able to lead project teams and collaborate effectively as a team member.
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and performance targets.
* Excellent written, spoken, presentation, and stakeholder-communication skills.
Skills Set
* QHSES assurance
* Process improvement
* Quality auditing
* ISO 9001
* ISO 14001
* ISO 45001
* Internal Auditor practices
* Lean principles
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective actions
* Verification audits
* KPI management
* Quality indicators
* Cost-of-quality analysis
* Trend analysis
* Statistical tools
* Management systems
* Electronic document management
* Document governance
* Controlled publication
* Procedure writing
* Workflow development
* User training
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Microsoft Visio
* Performance reporting
* Team facilitation
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to improve how quality systems operate across fabrication yards and complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will turn audit findings and performance data into practical improvements, guide process owners, and protect the long-term effectiveness of corrective actions through structured verification.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete monthly audits according to the approved assurance schedule.
* Document audit findings and distribute accurate reports within required deadlines.
* Review established procedures and coordinate necessary updates.
* Assist process owners with preparing new procedures and work instructions.
* Develop statistical methods for tracking KPIs, quality indicators, and related measurements.
* Compile cost-of-quality information for key fabrication-yard and project functions.
* Issue monthly and quarterly performance reports in approved formats.
* Review audit findings with internal stakeholders and support root-cause investigations.
* Lead teams implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
* Apply analytical techniques, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methods.
* Help process owners address deficiencies and prevent their recurrence.
* Establish practical best practices supporting process discipline and standardization.
* Coach process owners in trend analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
* Assess process performance and recommend changes needed to meet quality standards.
* Perform 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day verification audits.
* Confirm the sustainability of corrective actions before approving final closure.
* Coordinate with functional leadership to measure and validate revised process outputs.
* Maintain new management systems through document reviews and policy revisions.
* Present management-system performance to site and business leadership.
* Represent the Quality function on assigned improvement projects.
* Complete quality-assurance reviews of management-system documents within governance timelines.
* Coordinate documents through review, approval, and controlled publication.
* Maintain the central repository for documents submitted by functional users.
* Verify document attributes to preserve reporting quality and system accuracy.
* Process document withdrawals, superseded versions, and approved deletions.
* Deliver electronic document management training to new users.
* Assign appropriate system rights after users complete required training.
* Support the creation and enforcement of standardized document templates.
* Advise functional users on document development and repository organization.
* Publish biweekly and monthly management-system activity updates.
* Format integration documents and coordinate companywide approval and incorporation.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of quality experience in EPC construction or fabrication.
* Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or another globally recognized system.
* Strong understanding of Lean and continuous-improvement practices.
* Broad experience with management systems and related software.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Able to evaluate complex data, specifications, and technical information.
* Capable of developing logical workflows and clear operating procedures.
* Creative when designing practical solutions to quality challenges.
* Able to simplify technical concepts for written, visual, and training materials.
* Comfortable working where procedures or requirements are not fully standardized.
* Able to lead project teams and collaborate effectively as a team member.
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and performance targets.
* Excellent written, spoken, presentation, and stakeholder-communication skills.
Skills Set
* QHSES assurance
* Process improvement
* Quality auditing
* ISO 9001
* ISO 14001
* ISO 45001
* Internal Auditor practices
* Lean principles
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective actions
* Verification audits
* KPI management
* Quality indicators
* Cost-of-quality analysis
* Trend analysis
* Statistical tools
* Management systems
* Electronic document management
* Document governance
* Controlled publication
* Procedure writing
* Workflow development
* User training
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Microsoft Visio
* Performance reporting
* Team facilitation
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to improve how quality systems operate across fabrication yards and complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will turn audit findings and performance data into practical improvements, guide process owners, and protect the long-term effectiveness of corrective actions through structured verification.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
