Summary
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of Ghobash Group, is hiring a Trailer Driver for its UAE oil and gas projects. The role involves transporting equipment and cargo to project sites, warehouses, ports, and customer locations, while inspecting the vehicle, securing loads, maintaining trip records, and following traffic and HSE procedures. Applicants must hold a valid UAE Heavy Vehicle / Trailer Driving Licence and have at least three years of trailer or heavy vehicle driving experience. The role is on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi and may require shifts and extended hours.
The posting
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Company 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
- Safely operate heavy-duty trailer trucks, tractor heads, flatbed trailers, low-bed trailers, container trailers, or other assigned trailer configurations.
- Transport equipment, machinery, materials, containers, and other cargo to and from project sites, warehouses, ports, and customer locations.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Check tyres, brakes, lights, coupling systems, fluids, safety equipment, and other critical components before starting each journey.
- Ensure cargo is properly loaded, positioned, balanced, secured, and protected before transportation.
- Follow approved loading, unloading, lashing, and cargo-securing procedures.
- Verify delivery documents, permits, trip sheets, gate passes, and other required transportation documents.
- Follow assigned routes, delivery schedules, and instructions from the Transport/Fleet Supervisor.
- Maintain good knowledge of UAE roads, highways, industrial areas, ports, and major project locations.
- Comply with UAE traffic laws, speed limits, vehicle restrictions, and company driving procedures.
- Strictly follow company HSE policies, defensive driving requirements, and site safety procedures.
- Immediately report accidents, breakdowns, vehicle defects, cargo damage, delays, or other incidents to the supervisor.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition.
- Maintain accurate trip records, mileage, fuel consumption, delivery records, and vehicle inspection reports.
- Coordinate with dispatchers, logistics personnel, site supervisors, clients, and loading/unloading teams.
- Assist with safe positioning of the trailer during loading and unloading operations.
- Ensure all vehicle documents, including registration, insurance, permits, and inspection certificates, are valid before operating the vehicle.
- Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance requirements promptly.
- Observe company rules regarding working hours, rest periods, parking, and vehicle security.
- Perform other transportation-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum Secondary School / High School education preferred.
- Valid UAE Heavy Vehicle / Trailer Driving Licence is mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Trailer / Heavy Vehicle Driver; UAE experience preferred.
- Experience operating flatbed, low-bed, container, or heavy equipment trailers is an advantage.
- Experience transporting heavy machinery, construction materials, containers, or project cargo is preferred.
- Experience in the UAE/GCC transportation or construction industry is an advantage.
- Familiarity with UAE roads, industrial areas, ports, and major project locations.
- Clean and responsible driving record.
Additional Information
Personal Attributes:
- 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.