QUALITY MANAGER - SEADRILL
Reports To VP HSEQ and Sustainability
Function HSEQ
Location Global (Houston base / Hybrid – 4 days in office)
Salary $170,000 – $180,000 USD base (commensurate with experience)
Travel Up to 30% – offshore rigs and area offices
Matrix Reports Compliance Managers (Norway, Brazil); Roving HSEQ Advisors
THE OPPORTUNITY
Seadrill operates one of the most technologically advanced deepwater drilling fleets in the world. As we continue to raise the bar on safety, quality, and environmental stewardship across four global areas, we are looking for a Global Quality Manager who can bring both rigour and momentum to the Seadrill Management System.
This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of corporate governance and operational execution. You will translate ISM, ISO, and regulatory requirements into practical, consistent execution across 14 rigs operating in North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
You will drive quality performance, continual improvement, and system effectiveness, ensuring that our management systems actively support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Global Quality Strategy & Performance
– Develop and execute a global quality strategy aligned with operational excellence and fleet performance
– Define and implement quality KPIs (leading and lagging indicators) including:
2. ISM Compliance & Audit Oversight
– Lead global oversight of ISM Code compliance across all rigs and areas of operations
– Develop and maintain the audit framework covering internal, external (Flag State, Class) audits and Master’s Reviews
– Ensure audit findings are systematically tracked, addressed, and closed in a timely manner
– Coordinate with external audit providers to ensure consistent quality and methodology
– Provide ongoing assurance that the Safety Management System (SMS) remains effective and compliant
3. ISO & Seadrill Management System Governance
– Own the integrity of the Seadrill Management System across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001
– Ensure audit readiness and certification maintenance across all applicable standards
– Coordinate internal audits and certification audits in alignment with ISO requirements and functional ownership boundaries
– Act as the central integrator across Quality, HSE, and Environmental functions
4. Management Review
– Plan and facilitate the annual management review to meet ISO and ISM requirements
– Consolidate audit results, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance status
– Ensure outputs drive strategic actions, leadership decisions, and resource alignments
– Ensure full compliance with ISM and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 Management Review (Cl. 9.3) requirements
– Conduct Quarterly Management Status Reviews with the HSE Function, ensuring alignment with annual ISM Master’s Review and ISO Management Reviews
5. Legal & Regulatory Framework
– Establish and maintain a global framework for HSE legal and regulatory registers across all operating areas
– Ensure registers remain current, aligned with local regulatory changes, meet ISO requirements for competent identification, and translate into actionable compliance obligations
– Provide leadership with visibility of regulatory changes and associated compliance risks
6. Audit Oversight Dashboard
– Own and maintain the global HSE audit oversight dashboard, providing real-time visibility of audit status, actions, and schedules
– Deliver structured reporting to ExCo, Operations Directors, and Rig Managers
– Drive accountability and transparency across the fleet
7. Quality Committee Leadership
– Chair and facilitate quarterly Quality Committee meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
– Define agendas covering audit outcomes, system performance, emerging trends, and improvement initiatives
– Track and close actions to maintain governance cadence
8. Document Management System (SMS) Ownership
– Act as system owner for the Seadrill Management System (SMS)
– Ensure document control integrity, version management, approval workflows, and accessibility
– Maintain alignment between documented procedures and offshore practice
– Escalate systemic risks and compliance gaps to executive leadership when required
9. Cross-Functional & Area Coordination
– Provide governance coordination across Compliance Managers and Roving HSEQ Advisors
– Interface with HSE Performance leaders, Area HSE Managers, and Operations leadership
– Serve as the bridge between corporate management system requirements and field-level execution
WHAT YOU BRING
Essential Experience
– Significant experience in offshore drilling, maritime, or oil & gas operations within a global, multi-rig environment
– Deep working knowledge of the ISM Code, IMO regulations, and maritime regulatory frameworks
– Proven audit leadership and management system governance experience across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001
– Experience operating in matrix organisations with geographically diverse teams
– Lean Six Sigma certification desirable
– Working knowledge of API Q2
Skills & Attributes
✦ Governance & assurance mindset ✦ Systems thinking & integration capability
✦ Audit & compliance expertise ✦ Influencing without authority
✦ Data-driven decision making ✦ Executive-level communication
✦ Strong facilitation skills ✦ Operational credibility and rig fluency
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
– Audit readiness is the default state
– Compliance status is visible, current, and trusted by leadership
– Audit findings are closed with effective root-cause resolution
– Teams are aligned on management system obligations
– The SMS evolves through continual improvement, not regulatory minimums
ABOUT SEADRILL
Seadrill is one of the world’s leading offshore drilling contractors, operating a high-specification fleet of drillships and semi-submersibles across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. We are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable operations for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.
We believe strong management systems—consistently applied—are the foundation of everything we do. The Global Quality Manager is central to that commitment.
Seadrill is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. Applicants should expect a structured interview process, including competency-based and technical assessments.
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