Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist
Posted date [2026-07-07]
(ID: 47670)
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
Senior QHSES Assurance SpecialistJob Snapshot
Role: Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Experience: 8+ years in EPC construction, fabrication, quality assurance, or QHSES assurance
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced assurance professional who can strengthen quality management systems, support QHSES governance, lead audits, improve documentation standards, and guide continuous improvement across EPC construction and fabrication operations. This role is suited for a detail-driven specialist with strong quality systems knowledge, technical writing capability, audit experience, and the ability to influence teams across functions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Salary: 22000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender:
Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist supports the improvement of assurance systems, quality reporting, document control practices, audit performance, and process standardization within a complex energy project environment. The position helps convert management system requirements into clear procedures, templates, work instructions, training material, and measurable performance actions. By resolving quality system issues, supporting functional process experts, and leading root cause analysis, the role contributes to stronger compliance, better operational consistency, improved customer confidence, and more reliable project execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development, establishment, and improvement of management systems used across QHSES assurance activities.
* Partner with Functional Process Subject Matter Experts to drive major quality system initiatives and improve process adoption.
* Work with Quality Directors to identify and resolve complex quality issues that may affect multiple functions or operating areas.
* Maintain quality control system attributes for documents to support accurate and reliable quality reporting.
* Assist process owners with the withdrawal of legacy practices from existing systems and support migration toward updated management methods.
* Administer training for new team members and help users understand quality management expectations.
* Participate in the design, implementation, and enforcement of company document templates for new and revised procedures.
* Advise Functional Process Subject Matter Experts on best practices for document creation, structure, readability, and organization within the management system.
* Report progress against execution plans and provide status updates to management when required.
* Communicate consistently within and across functions, using influence and practical guidance to help teams adopt quality management methods.
* Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit engineering procedures, company procedures, work instructions, and related technical documents.
* Review documents for content continuity, procedural clarity, style consistency, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
* Suggest practical modifications that make procedures, work instructions, and technical literature easier to understand and apply.
* Manage updates and revisions to technical literature while maintaining traceability and document quality.
* Prepare and review procedures and work instructions aligned with quality assurance and operational requirements.
* Provide quality-related support for project bids when requested.
* Perform internal and external audits according to the monthly audit plan and submit timely audit reports.
* Oversee KPI, QI, and performance quality processes, including trend analysis, benchmarking, lessons learned, and improvement follow-up.
* Analyze measured data and quality trends to support target setting, future planning, action plans, and compliance verification.
* Lead and perform root cause analysis for quality-related issues and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Share conceptual and practical QHSES assurance knowledge with less experienced colleagues and project teams.
* Ensure assurance activities are performed within approved company guidelines, policies, and management system requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience in EPC construction, fabrication, quality assurance, QHSES assurance, or related energy project environments.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems, assurance practices, audits, process documentation, and continuous improvement methods.
* Experience working with engineering procedures, company procedures, technical documents, templates, and work instructions.
* Ability to work effectively as both a team member and a team leader.
* Capable of responding positively to organizational demands in a changing business environment.
* Strong decision-making skills with the ability to address complex quality and assurance issues.
* Excellent analytical and organizational ability for evaluating trends, measured data, quality performance, and process gaps.
* Strong interpersonal skills for working tactfully and effectively with other departments.
* Clear written and spoken communication skills, including presentation capability.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
* Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for different technical and operational audiences.
* Document management experience is an advantage.
* Competence in handling situations where limited standardization may exist.
* Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement concepts, principles, and practices.
* ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, or other globally recognized Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor training is preferred.
* Ability to translate technical concepts and information into simplified written, visual, or training material.
* Strong ability to communicate at all levels and explain complex technical situations in a clear, practical manner.
Skills Set
* QHSES assurance
* Quality assurance systems
* Quality management systems
* Internal audits
* External audits
* ISO 9001
* AS9100
* AS9110
* Internal auditor training
* Root cause analysis
* Corrective action planning
* Preventive action planning
* KPI analysis
* Quality improvement
* Performance quality reporting
* Trend analysis
* Benchmarking
* Lessons learned
* Lean principles
* Continuous improvement
* EPC construction quality
* Fabrication quality
* Management system development
* Procedure writing
* Work instruction writing
* Technical documentation
* Document templates
* Document management
* Quality reporting
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Visio
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Microsoft Excel
* Stakeholder communication
* Training material development
* Process improvement
* Quality bid support
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong platform for an experienced assurance professional to influence quality systems, improve documentation discipline, support audits, and shape management system practices within a major oil and energy environment. The position provides exposure to complex EPC and fabrication activities, cross-functional quality initiatives, performance improvement programs, and leadership-level reporting, making it suitable for candidates who want to grow their impact in QHSES assurance and continuous improvement.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and technology company serving the oil and energy sector. The company delivers offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects for clients across the energy value chain. In Dubai, McDermott International, Ltd offers opportunities for professionals who want to support safe, sustainable, and technically strong project delivery across complex energy infrastructure.
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior QHSES Assurance Specialist supports the improvement of assurance systems, quality reporting, document control practices, audit performance, and process standardization within a complex energy project environment. The position helps convert management system requirements into clear procedures, templates, work instructions, training material, and measurable performance actions. By resolving quality system issues, supporting functional process experts, and leading root cause analysis, the role contributes to stronger compliance, better operational consistency, improved customer confidence, and more reliable project execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development, establishment, and improvement of management systems used across QHSES assurance activities.
* Partner with Functional Process Subject Matter Experts to drive major quality system initiatives and improve process adoption.
* Work with Quality Directors to identify and resolve complex quality issues that may affect multiple functions or operating areas.
* Maintain quality control system attributes for documents to support accurate and reliable quality reporting.
* Assist process owners with the withdrawal of legacy practices from existing systems and support migration toward updated management methods.
* Administer training for new team members and help users understand quality management expectations.
* Participate in the design, implementation, and enforcement of company document templates for new and revised procedures.
* Advise Functional Process Subject Matter Experts on best practices for document creation, structure, readability, and organization within the management system.
* Report progress against execution plans and provide status updates to management when required.
* Communicate consistently within and across functions, using influence and practical guidance to help teams adopt quality management methods.
* Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit engineering procedures, company procedures, work instructions, and related technical documents.
* Review documents for content continuity, procedural clarity, style consistency, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
* Suggest practical modifications that make procedures, work instructions, and technical literature easier to understand and apply.
* Manage updates and revisions to technical literature while maintaining traceability and document quality.
* Prepare and review procedures and work instructions aligned with quality assurance and operational requirements.
* Provide quality-related support for project bids when requested.
* Perform internal and external audits according to the monthly audit plan and submit timely audit reports.
* Oversee KPI, QI, and performance quality processes, including trend analysis, benchmarking, lessons learned, and improvement follow-up.
* Analyze measured data and quality trends to support target setting, future planning, action plans, and compliance verification.
* Lead and perform root cause analysis for quality-related issues and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Share conceptual and practical QHSES assurance knowledge with less experienced colleagues and project teams.
* Ensure assurance activities are performed within approved company guidelines, policies, and management system requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience in EPC construction, fabrication, quality assurance, QHSES assurance, or related energy project environments.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems, assurance practices, audits, process documentation, and continuous improvement methods.
* Experience working with engineering procedures, company procedures, technical documents, templates, and work instructions.
* Ability to work effectively as both a team member and a team leader.
* Capable of responding positively to organizational demands in a changing business environment.
* Strong decision-making skills with the ability to address complex quality and assurance issues.
* Excellent analytical and organizational ability for evaluating trends, measured data, quality performance, and process gaps.
* Strong interpersonal skills for working tactfully and effectively with other departments.
* Clear written and spoken communication skills, including presentation capability.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
* Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for different technical and operational audiences.
* Document management experience is an advantage.
* Competence in handling situations where limited standardization may exist.
* Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement concepts, principles, and practices.
* ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, or other globally recognized Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor training is preferred.
* Ability to translate technical concepts and information into simplified written, visual, or training material.
* Strong ability to communicate at all levels and explain complex technical situations in a clear, practical manner.
Skills Set
* QHSES assurance
* Quality assurance systems
* Quality management systems
* Internal audits
* External audits
* ISO 9001
* AS9100
* AS9110
* Internal auditor training
* Root cause analysis
* Corrective action planning
* Preventive action planning
* KPI analysis
* Quality improvement
* Performance quality reporting
* Trend analysis
* Benchmarking
* Lessons learned
* Lean principles
* Continuous improvement
* EPC construction quality
* Fabrication quality
* Management system development
* Procedure writing
* Work instruction writing
* Technical documentation
* Document templates
* Document management
* Quality reporting
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Visio
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Microsoft Excel
* Stakeholder communication
* Training material development
* Process improvement
* Quality bid support
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong platform for an experienced assurance professional to influence quality systems, improve documentation discipline, support audits, and shape management system practices within a major oil and energy environment. The position provides exposure to complex EPC and fabrication activities, cross-functional quality initiatives, performance improvement programs, and leadership-level reporting, making it suitable for candidates who want to grow their impact in QHSES assurance and continuous improvement.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and technology company serving the oil and energy sector. The company delivers offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects for clients across the energy value chain. In Dubai, McDermott International, Ltd offers opportunities for professionals who want to support safe, sustainable, and technically strong project delivery across complex energy infrastructure.
