Supervisor, Ducting

Job description

Company Description
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.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.