Public Relations Officer - UAE Nationals Preferred

Baker Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Relations Officer to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will handle essential administrative tasks, manage documentation for Field Service Engineers, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Your expertise in immigration rules and HSE processes will be vital as you support both local and expatriate staff. The company values a diverse workforce and offers a supportive environment that prioritizes well-being and professional growth. If you're a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Public Relations Officer in UAE.
• Strong administrative and support role experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation for Field Service Engineers in UAE.
• Issue and track visas, gate passes, and OPTIMA for FSEs.
• Collaborate with HR for payroll and compliance.

Skills

Administrative Support

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills (Arabic & English)

IT Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of HSE Rules

Education

Experience as Public Relations Officer

Knowledge of Government/Immigration Rules

Job description

Do you love being part of a successful team?

Join our team

Industry Energy technology part of Baker Hughes Company operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value-chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services. Our mechanical Engineering Team uses cutting-edge technology to design gas and steam turbines, compressors and expanders.

Partner with the best

As the Public Relations Officer (PRO), you will be responsible for administrative activities including paperwork preparation for Field Service Engineers in Abu Dhabi- UAE, general documents and activities for the branch (including HSE).

As a Public Relations Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Connecting to different Customer portals and systems to retrieve requisitions and orders, uploading proposals and other documents, managing Field Service Engineers documentation to access Customer plants.
• Managing risk assessment as per customer requirements, prevention plans, fit to work certificates, HSE Training for Field Services Activities in UAE, supervising and coordinating documents and permits for subcontractors.
• Issuing and tracking visas for FSEs (both locally based in UAE and expats coming to UAE).
• Supporting FSEs and contractors (both locally based in UAE and expats coming to UAE) to book and manage their BOSIET and EHS trainings.
• Issuing and tracking gate passes and/or CNIA passes (security passes) for FSEs (both locally based in UAE and expats coming to UAE).
• Issuing and tracking OPTIMA (offshore pass) for FSEs (both locally based in UAE and expats coming to UAE).
• Supporting FSEs and contractors to book and manage their medical examinations (both locally based in UAE and expats coming to UAE).
• Issuing Trade License and commercial registration renewals for our Nouvo Pignone entity.
• Coordinating with the local Field Service team in UAE ensuring validity and issuing Quotas, LOAs and licenses for Work/Mission Visa submissions.
• Collecting exit stamps and canceling mission visas and CNIA passes as soon as expat FSEs leave UAE.
• Close collaboration with BH/NP approved service and immigration suppliers.
• Close collaboration with HR and payroll to ensure that all employees' salaries are paid through WPS (Wage Protection System).
• Comply with BH guidelines and the latest government updates.
• Cost Control and timely submission of cash expenses.
• Managing and tracking Petty cash (Full compliance with Petty cash policy, timely submission and sharing the bills).
• Assisting Labor Authorities in case of official inspection.
• Managing registration of new suppliers, invoices to payment process and qualification of new customers, as applicable.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have relevant experience in UAE as a Public Relations Officer (PRO).
• Be able to demonstrate good experience in administrative/support roles.
• Have updated knowledge in government/immigration rules and processes.
• Show local HSE rules (risk management, training, etc.) and Field Services processes knowledge.
• Be a problem-solver.
• Be able to work on tasks by priority and ensure on-time delivery.
• Show excellent energy and availability to support.
• Pro-actively communicate and send updates to the team as needed.
• Show main IT and e-tools proficiency.
• Be able to identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Show excellent interpersonal skills.
• Show excellent organizational and cross-functional project management skills in a global-matrix environment.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic & English.
• Have work authorization in UAE.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.