Head of Quality and Environment

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The Head of Quality and Environment will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing Hafeet Rail's quality management and environmental strategies. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards while promoting sustainability across all aspects of railway construction and operations. The individual will lead initiatives to improve operational performance, reduce environmental impact, and ensure adherence to industry best practices. The Head of Quality and Environment will work closely with various departments to uphold the company's commitment to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Principal Accountabilities

• Quality & Environmental Strategy Development: Lead the development and implementation of the company's quality management and environmental strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that railway construction and operations comply with all relevant quality and environmental regulations in the UAE and Oman, as well as international standards.

• Sustainability Initiatives: Champion sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of Hafeet Rail's constructions and operations, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation efforts.

• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts to enhance operational performance through quality control and environmental management systems, ensuring continual improvement and adherence to best practices. Oversee the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and minimize waste.

• Audit & Inspection: Oversee regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality and environmental management systems. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies based on audit findings.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various internal departments—engineering, operations, health and safety, procurement—to ensure quality and environmental standards are integrated into all processes.

• Risk Management: Establish and oversee risk management frameworks, identifying and mitigating quality and environmental risks. Implement proactive measures to manage potential non-conformities and environmental hazards.

• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness of quality standards and environmental responsibility among employees and contractors.

• Environmental Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely environmental reporting to regulatory bodies and stakeholders. Maintain comprehensive records of environmental impact assessments, audit results, and compliance reports.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in both quality and environmental performance, promoting a culture of excellence and sustainability throughout the organization.

• Carry out any additional duties as instructed by the Executive Director of Safety and Compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in quality and/or environmental management, preferably within the transportation, infrastructure, or rail industry.

• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, quality management systems (ISO 9001), and environmental management systems (ISO 14001).

• Proven track record of leading quality and environmental initiatives that drive performance improvement, sustainability and reduce waste.

• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing regulatory compliance and audits.

• Excellent communication skills in English language or advanced level of written and verbal skill.

• Certification in quality and environmental management (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma) is highly desirable.

• Ability to travel across project sites in the UAE and Oman.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionQuality Assurance

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