Supervisor, Ducting

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 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.