Technical Clerk

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs. This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.  

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: Technical / Rig Clerk

Category: Oil & Gas

Location: Onshore – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Rotation: 28/28
Duration: 12 Months

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       The Rig Clerk provides essential administrative and logistical support to the Rig Manager and field operations team on an unconventional oil field in Abu Dhabi.

·       This onshore role is responsible for coordinating personnel logistics, maintaining accurate records, supporting safety compliance, and acting as a liaison between field staff and corporate departments.

·       The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in fast-paced oilfield environments.

·       Coordinate crew movements and maintain accurate personnel-on-site (POS) records

·       Prepare daily and weekly reports, including crew rosters, timesheets, and expense claims

·       Support rig management with administrative tasks and documentation

·       Liaise with HR, travel, and payroll departments to ensure smooth personnel logistics

·       Track training compliance and short service employees

·       Attend and document safety meetings and toolbox talks

·       Arrange travel and accommodations for field personnel when required

·       Maintain filing systems and ensure documentation is up to date and audit-ready

·       Act as the point of contact for field staff regarding schedules, training, and HR queries

·       Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Rig Manager

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·       High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary education is an asset)

·       Minimum year of administrative or logistics experience in the Oil & Gas industry (essential)

·       Experience in Unconventional Oil & Gas operations (preferred)

·       Experience working on projects or with contractors (ideal)

·       Strong communication skills (English required; Arabic is a plus)

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); SAP experience preferred

·       Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment

·       Valid H2S certification and other relevant onshore oilfield safety certifications (preferred)

·       Must be able to pass pre-employment medical, background checks, and HSE training requirements

·       Additional Information: This is a local hire position based in Abu Dhabi; candidates must be eligible to work in the UAE

·       The role may require occasional travel to remote field locations

·       Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.
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