Supervisor, Ducting

Ghobashgroup; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobashgroup is seeking an experienced Ducting Supervisor to lead HVAC ducting activities on ADNOC projects in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise fabrication, installation and testing of ductwork, ensure conformance with shop drawings, and coordinate with piping, electrical and civil teams on site.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), has 5–8 years in HVAC ductwork with at least 3 years in supervision, and hands-on offshore/onshore project

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Ducting supervision

Team leadership

Project coordination

Quality & safety focus

On-site work

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent trade qualification with strong experience

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.

• 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.