Supervisor, Ducting

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

• Plan, allocate and supervise daily work for ducting crews (fabricators, installers, insulators and helpers) and subcontractor teams.
• Supervise the installation of GI, stainless steel, aluminium, pre-insulated and flexible ductwork, including supports, dampers, louvers, grilles and diffusers.
• Ensure all work follows approved shop drawings, IFC drawings, material submittals and method statements.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil and fire-protection disciplines to resolve clashes and interface issues.
• Monitor progress against the construction schedule and report daily and weekly progress, manpower and productivity.
• Verify materials on receipt against approved submittals and reject non-conforming items.
• Ensure ductwork fabrication and installation comply with SMACNA, client specifications and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate and witness inspections with QA/QC, client and third-party inspectors, and close out punch-list items and NCRs.
• Supervise duct leakage testing and support air balancing, testing and commissioning activities.
• Enforce site HSE rules, the permit-to-work system, and hot work, confined space, work-at-height and lifting requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately and participate in investigations.
• Prepare material take-offs and requisitions, and monitor stock, tools and equipment on site.
• Control wastage, rework and idle time, and track man-hours against budget.
• Support measurement of completed work for progress billing and variation documentation.
• Lead, train and mentor foremen, charge hands and skilled workers.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and look-ahead schedules.
• Support project closeout, including as-built drawings, test certificates and handover documentation.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent trade qualification with strong experience).
• 5 - 8 years of HVAC ductwork experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum 3 years on oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery or similar industrial projects (offshore/onshore) is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of duct fabrication, installation, sealing, insulation and testing methods.

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.