Carpenter

About the role

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Juman Energy Group active in the oil and gas sector of the UAE for almost 20 years, is hiring a Carpenter in Abu Dhabi. The role covers building, erecting and dismantling formwork and timber structures, installing wooden packaging and temporary works, and repairing doors, windows and fittings in control rooms, offices, camps and workshops.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and work packages to determine material and dimension requirements.
• Build, erect and dismantle formwork, shuttering and falsework for concrete foundations, pedestals, trenches, bunds and slabs.
• Fabricate and install wooden crates, skids, pallets and protective packaging for equipment and materials.
• Construct temporary structures such as barriers, platforms, walkways and access supports.
• Install and repair doors, windows, partitions, roofing supports and fittings in control rooms, offices, camps and workshops.
• Assist with scaffolding, pipe support and rigging when directed.
• Measure, cut, shape and join materials accurately using hand and power tools.
• Inspect work for quality and dimensional accuracy and carry out rework as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment, keep the work area clean, manage material storage and waste disposal, and report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Take part in toolbox talks, safety drills and emergency response exercises.

Required profile

• Trade certificate or diploma in carpentry, joinery or a related field.
• 3-5 years of carpentry experience; 2+ years in oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial construction preferred.
• Proven experience in concrete formwork and heavy-duty timber work.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work in remote locations as required.

Required skills

• Use of hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to perform manual work.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Effective communication skills.