Operations Quality Lead

About the role

The Operations Quality Lead will ensure that SBM Offshore’s operations, including readiness to operate, comply with the Company Quality Policy, Management System and relevant industry standards. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability across offshore and onshore activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain deep knowledge of the Company’s Management System and related processes.
• Support Operations Management in understanding certification requirements and sustaining compliance.
• Plan and execute internal assurance activities to identify gaps in system implementation and performance.
• Investigate findings, conduct root‑cause analyses and define corrective actions.
• Report and investigate quality events, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments to anticipate quality issues and implement mitigations.
• Coordinate assurance activities with other Operations disciplines and senior Management.
• Facilitate Management Reviews and drive improvement initiatives in collaboration with Operations Excellence.
• Lead external assurance activities such as certification audits and represent the Company.
• Ensure continuous certification against ISO 9001, ISM Code and compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Required profile

• Engineering degree (Naval or Marine Engineering preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in FPSO projects or operations, covering multiple lifecycle phases and departments.
• International career experience is a plus.
• Qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (preferred but not mandatory).

Required skills

• ISO 9001 implementation and auditing.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• ISM Code knowledge.
• Risk assessment methodology.
• Root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Internal and external audit coordination.