Global Head of QHSE Systems and Assurance

EnerMech • Houston, TX

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About The Position

EnerMech is a specialist service company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy projects across offshore and onshore assets. The Global Head of QHSE Systems and Assurance owns the design, integrity, and continual improvement of EnerMech’s Integrated QHSE Management System (IMS) across all regions and business lines. Reporting to the VP QHSE, this role establishes consistent global policies, standards, procedures, digital tools, performance data, and assurance processes that are usable at worksites and meet client, certification, and regulatory requirements.

The role leads the global ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification program, the Group QHSE audit and assurance program, and the QHSE performance reporting framework used for executive decision-making. It harmonizes systems while accommodating legitimate local legislative and client variations, promotes continual improvement and learning, and integrates Human and Organizational Performance principles into system design. The role also oversees the QHSE Systems function budget and leads the global QHSE Systems team while building regional capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• ISO Lead Auditor certification (IRCA, Exemplar Global, or equivalent) in at least one of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001.
• Root Cause Incident Investigation qualification, such as TapRooT, ICAM, Apollo, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CMIOSH, CQE, CMQ/OE, or NEBOSH National Diploma.
• Lead Auditor qualification across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (integrated management system).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Training in HOP, Learning Teams, or similar operational learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as global system owner and single point of accountability for the structure, content, and performance of the EnerMech Integrated QHSE Management System (IMS).
• Develop and deliver a multi-year QHSE Systems and Assurance roadmap aligned with the Global QHSE Strategy and business objectives.
• Harmonize regional and business-line QHSE systems into one global framework, removing duplication and conflicting requirements while allowing legitimate local legislative and client variation.
• Own the QHSE document hierarchy and ensure documents are controlled, current, and written for the people who use them.
• Lead the global ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification program, including certification body management, multi-site certificate scope, surveillance and recertification audits, and closure of nonconformities.
• Ensure the business works in accordance with applicable legislation, client requirements, and relevant industry standards and guidance, including OSHA, UK HSE regulations, LOLER, PUWER, API, ASME, and IOGP guidance.
• Establish and maintain a global process for identifying, registering, and evaluating compliance with legal and other requirements in every operating region.
• Develop and implement the Group QHSE Audit and Assurance Program using an annual, risk-based plan covering first-, second-, and third-line assurance, and ensure findings are tracked to verified closure.
• Lead management of change for the IMS so changes to standards and procedures are risk assessed, communicated, trained, and verified before taking effect.
• Own the QHSE digital platform strategy and partner with IT to select, configure, and drive adoption of QHSE software.
• Define the global QHSE KPI framework, including leading and lagging indicators, SIF potential classification, data definitions, and incident reporting thresholds.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual QHSE performance reporting to the VP QHSE, Executive Leadership Team, and Board, with clear insights and recommended actions.
• Own the global incident management and investigation standard, including classification, notification, investigation methodology, and quality review of investigation outputs.
• Establish a global learning process so insights from incidents, near misses, audits, and successful work are shared across regions and business lines and lead to change.
• Integrate Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles into system design so procedures, controls, and processes support the people doing the work.
• Lead the global nonconformance, corrective and preventive action, and continual improvement process; hold owners accountable for closure and verify effectiveness.
• Facilitate Group-level management review of the IMS and support regional management reviews.
• Standardize core QHSE processes, including risk assessment, permit-to-work interfaces, contractor and supplier QHSE management, competence assurance, emergency response, environmental management, and customer quality requirements.
• Support tendering, pre-qualification, and client audit requests with management system evidence, and work with regional teams to maintain third-party verification platform compliance.
• Coordinate environmental and sustainability data collection and assurance in support of Group ESG reporting obligations.
• Develop the QHSE training framework for management system awareness, internal auditor competence, and incident investigation competence.
• Benchmark the IMS against industry good practice and maintain relationships with relevant industry bodies and peer organizations.
• Manage the QHSE Systems function budget, including software licensing and certification costs.
• Provide line management, development, and performance management for the global QHSE Systems team, and build regional capability through a network of QHSE systems leads.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence business strategy, develop long-term customer partnerships, and contribute to challenging energy and industrial projects.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Professional development is encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive