Industrial Carpenter: Formwork & Heavy Timber (Oil & Gas)

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking skilled carpenters with experience in oil & gas and heavy industrial construction. You will read engineering drawings, construct formwork, and install timber structures for on-site projects across remote locations.

Candidates should hold a trade certificate or diploma in carpentry/joinery, with 3–5 years of carpentry experience and 2+ years in oil & gas. Proficiency in using hand and power tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or diploma in carpentry, joinery, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of carpentry experience; 2+ years in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial construction preferred.
• Proven experience in concrete formwork and heavy-duty timber work.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work packages to determine material and dimension requirements.
• Build, erect, and dismantle formwork, shuttering, and falsework for concrete foundations, pedestals, trenches, bunds, and slabs.
• Fabricate and install wooden crates, skids, pallets, and protective packaging for equipment and materials.
• Construct temporary structures such as barriers, platforms, walkways, and access supports.
• Install and repair doors, windows, partitions, roofing supports, and fittings in control rooms, offices, camps, and workshops.
• Assist with scaffolding, pipe support, and rigging tasks when directed.
• Measure, cut, shape, and join materials accurately using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect work for quality and dimensional accuracy, and carry out rework as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition and report defects.
• Keep the work area clean and manage material storage and waste disposal.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety drills, and emergency response exercises.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Trade certificate or diploma in carpentry/joinery/related field

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking skilled carpenters with experience in oil & gas and heavy industrial construction. You will read engineering drawings, construct formwork, and install timber structures for on-site projects across remote locations.

Candidates should hold a trade certificate or diploma in carpentry/joinery, with 3–5 years of carpentry experience and 2+ years in oil & gas. Proficiency in using hand and power tools is essential.