E&I Helper - Oil & Gas

About the role

Ghobash Group is recruiting an E&I Helper in Abu Dhabi to assist electricians and instrument technicians during installation and maintenance activities on oil and gas projects. The role covers hands-on support for electrical and instrumentation works, including cable works, field device installation and material handling.

Key responsibilities

• Assist electricians and instrument technicians during installation and maintenance activities.
• Support cable pulling, cable dressing, cable tray installation and conduit works.
• Help install junction boxes, isolators, panels, instruments and field devices.
• Handle, shift, load and unload electrical and instrumentation materials.
• Assist with cable preparation, tagging, identification and routing.
• Support installation of sensors, transmitters, control devices and HVAC field instruments.
• Assist with termination under the supervision of skilled technicians.
• Prepare tools, equipment and materials needed each day.
• Perform basic tasks such as cleaning, cutting, drilling and support installation as instructed.
• Assist during testing, inspection and commissioning, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of cables, instruments and materials.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and hazard-free, and report damaged tools, unsafe conditions and material shortages to the supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as an E&I Helper in oil and gas or industrial projects.
• Basic education or technical training preferred; basic knowledge of electrical, instrumentation or HVAC work is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cables, cable trays, conduits, junction boxes and field instruments.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and ability to perform manual work.
• Willingness to work in remote locations as required.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.