Senior Specialist – Inspection
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About the Role
AD Ports Group is looking for a Senior Inspection Specialist to ensure licensed marine activities comply with regulatory standards. The role involves planning and conducting inspections, analyzing findings, and coordinating with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct site inspections monthly to evaluate compliance with regulatory and operational standards
- Guide field inspectors by communicating regulatory updates, inspection procedures, and the use of relevant tools
- Review and analyze inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and trend identification; present findings to senior management
- Update inspection checklists regularly in line with changing regulations and internal requirements
- Ensure inspections adhere to applicable local, national, and international regulations; support investigations and validate corrective actions
- Evaluate inspection team performance and identify process improvement opportunities
- Identify training needs and organize workshops or refresher programs to upskill inspection staff
- Integrate HSE standards into inspection workflows to reduce operational risks
- Collaborate with digitalization teams to test, implement, and enhance inspection system features
- Track and follow up on all corrective actions arising from inspections; maintain documentation and coordinate with regulatory bodies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health, and Safety or related fields
- Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH)
- Lead Auditor certification
- OSHAD/ADOSH Quadrat certification
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- In depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams
- Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Fluency in English; Arabic preferred
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Job Description
- The purpose of the Inspection Specialist role is to ensure that all licensed marine activities and facilities comply with regulatory standards through systematic inspections and follow ups.
- The role supports operational safety, environmental protection, and service quality by identifying non conformities and recommending corrective actions.
- It involves planning and executing inspections, analyzing findings, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for continuous improvement.
- The position also contributes to the enhancement of digital inspection systems and supports regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct site inspections monthly to evaluate compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Ensure all inspections align with approved weekly, monthly, and annual inspection schedules.
- Guide field inspectors by communicating regulatory updates, inspection procedures, and the use of relevant tools. Maintain consistency and ensure quality across all inspection activities.
- Review and analyze inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and trend identification. Present key findings and actionable recommendations to senior management for decision making.
- Update inspection checklists regularly in line with changing regulations and internal requirements. Ensure all updates are reflected in the digital Inspection Management System.
- Ensure that inspections adhere to applicable local, national, and international regulations. Support investigations and validate that corrective actions meet compliance expectations.
- Evaluate inspection team performance and identify process improvement opportunities. Coordinate with Tasneef and other partners to assess recurring non conformities and propose corrective strategies.
- Identify training needs and organize workshops or refresher programs to upskill inspection staff. Work closely with the Quality team to enhance inspection procedures and protocols.
- Integrate HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards into inspection workflows to reduce operational risks. Review HSE incidents and coordinate with relevant teams for process updates.
- Collaborate with digitalization teams to test, implement, and enhance inspection system features. Recommend improvements to optimize scheduling, reporting, and data management processes.
- Track and follow up on all corrective actions arising from inspections. Maintain detailed documentation and coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with evolving requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health, and Safety or related fields
- Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH)
- Lead Auditor
- OSHAD/ADOSH Quadrat certification
- Fluency in English; Arabic preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- In depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams
- Strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality
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