Lead Auditor

Position details

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years of experience executing, planning, and completing IMS, QHSE, or BCMS audits for marine, oil, and gas clients.
• Qualified auditor for QHSE and BCMS; EnMS and AMS are preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is an added advantage.

Training and technical knowledge

• Training in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015/2026, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 22301:2019.
• ISO 50001, ISO 55001, ITSMS, ISMS, and PIMS are preferred.
• Knowledge of management systems, ISO HLS, ISO standards, ISO 17021, IAF, accreditation requirements, NACE codes, and industry technical classifications.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Office 365, Word, Excel, and planning and scheduling applications.
• Client handling and customer service training.

Audit and client responsibilities

• Plan and conduct external audits in line with ISO standards through the complete certification cycle.
• Complete audit opening and closing activities, reports, and submissions to the technical centre for approval.
• Coordinate with clients and manage client expectations, audit updates, non-conformities, technical queries, and report completion.
• Track and communicate audit plans and schedules.
• Perform audits impartially, with integrity and without conflicts of interest.
• Follow field and travel-related HSE requirements and complete regular technical and HSE training.
• Complete at least one IMS audit observation and meet audit completion, HSE adherence, report completeness, and defect KPIs.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by Certification leadership.

Work approach

• Work independently and manage client and leadership relationships in individual and team-based work.
• Demonstrate time management, self-motivation, proactive problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction and engage with other teams.