Lead HVAC Ducting Supervisor | Onsite Oil & Gas Projects

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a proud member of Ghobash Group, is seeking an experienced supervisor for HVAC ductwork in Abu Dhabi. You will plan and supervise ducting crews, ensure fabrications meet SMACNA standards, and coordinate across disciplines on complex oil and gas projects with ADNOC clients.

With 5–8 years in HVAC ducting and at least 3 years in a supervisory role, you will mentor foremen, manage interfaces, monitor schedules, and support QA/QC and HSE compliance

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years HVAC ductwork experience and 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate and supervise daily work for ducting crews and subcontractor teams.
• Supervise installation of GI, stainless steel, aluminium, pre-insulated and flexible ductwork and related components.
• Ensure work follows approved shop drawings, IFC drawings, submittals and method statements.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil and fire-protection disciplines to resolve clashes.
• Monitor progress against construction schedule and report progress, manpower and productivity.
• Verify materials on receipt against submittals and reject non-conforming items.
• Ensure ductwork fabrication and installation comply with SMACNA and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate and witness inspections with QA/QC, client and third-party inspectors; close out punch lists and NCRs.
• Supervise duct leakage testing and support air balancing, testing and commissioning activities.
• Enforce site HSE rules, permit-to-work, hot work, confined space and lifting requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions; participate in investigations.
• Prepare material take-offs and requisitions; monitor stock, tools and equipment on site.
• Control wastage, rework and idle time; 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.

Skills

HVAC ductwork

Supervisory experience

Quality & safety awareness

Project coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SMACNA knowledge

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a proud member of Ghobash Group, is seeking an experienced supervisor for HVAC ductwork in Abu Dhabi. You will plan and supervise ducting crews, ensure fabrications meet SMACNA standards, and coordinate across disciplines on complex oil and gas projects with ADNOC clients.

With 5–8 years in HVAC ducting and at least 3 years in a supervisory role, you will mentor foremen, manage interfaces, monitor schedules, and support QA/QC and HSE compliance