PDO Approved Driver – Oman-Duration 2 Months

SEGULA Technologies; Oman; On-site; OMR 16,740 - 27,900; Part time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a PDO Approved Driver for a short-term assignment in Oman. The driver needs to have prior PDO approval and considerable experience in safe driving operations, primarily in oil & gas or industrial environments.

Key responsibilities include driving project vehicles in compliance with all safety protocols and supporting project teams with transportation. Essential requirements entail a valid Oman driving license and a commitment to passing safety assessments.

Qualifications

• PDO approved driver status is mandatory.
• Valid Oman driving license required.
• Previous experience working on PDO or oil & gas projects in Oman.
• Strong understanding of HSE and defensive driving requirements.
• Availability for a 2-month assignment.

Responsibilities

• Drive company/project vehicles safely according to PDO safety requirements.
• Support project teams with transportation needs.
• Comply with journey management and HSE procedures.
• Conduct vehicle pre-use checks and report defects.
• Maintain safe behavior during driving conditions.
• Follow instructions from the site supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving operations

HSE compliance

Defensive driving

Job description

We are looking for a PDO Approved Driver for a short-term assignment in Oman.

Location

Oman

Contract Type

Short-Term Assignment – 2 Months

Job Description

The selected candidate must have prior PDO approval and strong experience in safe driving operations, preferably in oil & gas, industrial, or project environments. The driver will be required to attend and successfully pass a Basic Safety / Test Drive Training Assessment before mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive company/project vehicles safely in line with PDO, client, and site safety requirements.
• Support project teams with daily transportation and operational driving needs.
• Comply with all journey management, defensive driving, and HSE procedures.
• Conduct vehicle pre‑use checks and report any defects or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain safe behaviour during road, site, and test‑drive conditions.
• Follow instructions from the project/site supervisor.

Essential Requirements

• PDO approved driver status is mandatory.
• Valid Oman driving license.
• Previous experience working on PDO or oil & gas projects in Oman.
• Strong understanding of HSE and defensive driving requirements.
• Availability for a 2‑month assignment.
• Ability to attend and pass the required safety/test‑drive assessment.

Training / Assessment Content

The assessment covers safety during test drives, including how testing operations can be conducted safely. It includes vehicle dynamics topics such as tire force distribution, understeer, and oversteer. Practical exercises include an 18‑m slalom, emergency braking with evasive manoeuvre, double unbraked lane change with ESP deactivated, and 180° curve handling with understeer/oversteer reaction. Speed ranges mentioned in the test include 80–100 km/h for braking/evasive manoeuvre and 80–90 km/h for the lane change exercise.

Apply If

• You are already PDO approved.
• You are available for a 2‑month assignment in Oman.
• You are ready to attend and pass the driving safety/test assessment.
• You have experience in oil & gas/PDO project environments.