About this role
- Perform grinding, cutting, beveling, and surface preparation of pipes, plates, structural steel, ducts, and metal supports.
- Remove weld spatter, rust, paint, sharp edges, and surface defects.
- Prepare pipe and plate edges for welding and fabrication.
- Use angle grinders, cutting machines, wire brushes, and other power tools safely.
- Select the correct grinding disc or cutting wheel for each material and task.
- Support welders, pipe fitters, fabricators, duct fabricators, and MEP technicians.
- Carry out grinding work on carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and other approved materials.
- Ensure the required dimensions, finish, and bevel angles are achieved.
- Inspect grinding machines, cables, guards, handles, and discs before use.
- Follow approved method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work requirements.
- Use appropriate PPE, including face shield, safety goggles, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.
- Install fire blankets and control sparks to protect nearby workers, equipment, cables, and combustible materials.
- Maintain good housekeeping and remove metal scraps and used discs from the work area.
- Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, and defective grinding wheels immediately.
- Follow all company, client, quality, and HSE requirements.
- Minimum secondary-school education or relevant trade certification.
- At least 2–3 years of experience as a Grinder in oil-and-gas, piping, structural, fabrication, or MEP projects.
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.
- Oil-and-gas or ADNOC project experience is preferred.
- Third-party trade certification may be required, depending on the client’s requirements.