A leading Oil & Gas Maintenance Division in the UAE has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for experienced candidates for upcoming 4 to 5 months shutdown projects. According to the recruitment advertisement, a total of 5,062 vacancies are available across staff and lower-category positions.
The recruitment is being handled by Admire Gulf Consultancy Services, Chennai. A direct client interview is scheduled to be conducted in Chennai on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
UAE Shutdown Jobs 2026 – Recruitment Details
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | UAE |
| Industry | Oil & Gas Maintenance |
| Project Type | 4–5 Months Shutdown |
| Total Vacancies | 5,062 |
| Interview Type | Direct Client Interview |
| Interview Date | 20 September 2026, Sunday |
| Interview Location | Chennai |
| Age Limit | Up to 50 Years |
| Food | Free Food |
| Accommodation | Provided |
| Transportation | Provided |
| Medical Insurance | Provided |
| Indian Candidates | Eligible as per advertisement |
Staff Category Vacancies
The advertisement lists the following staff positions:
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Area Engineer / Mechanical | 54 |
| Planner Area | 45 |
| Bundle Puller Operator | 36 |
| HSE Engineer | 54 |
| QA/QC Mechanical Engineer | 27 |
| HSE Inspector/Coordinator | 140 |
| Job Performer / PTW Coordinator | 105 |
| Material Coordinator | 27 |
| Mechanical Supervisor / Coordinator | 230 |
| PTW Coordinator / Lead Worker / Performing Party | 36 |
| QC Inspector – Piping/Mechanical | 114 |
| Supervisor E&I | 32 |
| Supervisor Piping | 27 |
| Supervisor Rigging | 114 |
| Supervisor Valve | 23 |
| Welding Supervisor | 36 |
The advertisement states that salaries for these staff-category positions are negotiable.
Lower Category UAE Shutdown Vacancies
A total of 3,962 vacancies are listed under the lower-category recruitment section.
| Position | Vacancies | Salary Mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Fitter | 1,200 | AED 41–45/day + OT |
| General Fitter | 900 | AED 41–45/day + OT |
| Pipe Fitter | 140 | AED 41–45/day + OT |
| Assistant Mechanical Fitter (Not Helper) | 250 | AED 30–34/day + OT |
| Rigger | 540 | AED 40–45/day + OT |
| Fire Watcher | 180 | AED 39–43/day + OT |
| Hole Watcher | 180 | AED 39–43/day + OT |
| Pipe Fabricator | 105 | AED 57–63/day + OT |
| Electrician | 63 | AED 45–50/day + OT |
| Mill Wright Technician/Fitter | 45 | AED 44–48/day + OT |
| Electrical Technician | 63 | AED 60–70/day + OT |
| Instrument Technician | 63 | AED 75–100/day + OT |
| Welder – TIG & ARC / SS | 104 | AED 85–95/day + OT |
| Mirror Welder | 54 | Negotiable |
| Storekeeper | 36 | AED 55–60/day + OT |
| Material Handler (Asstt. Storekeeper) | 45 | AED 30–34/day + OT |
| Admin Assistant / Gate Pass Coordinator | 36 | AED 55–60/day + OT |
| Timekeeper | 27 | AED 55–60/day + OT |
| Tea Boy | 10 | AED 30–34/day + OT |
| Janitors | 10 | AED 30–34/day + OT |
| Auto Electrician | 54 | AED 55–60/day + OT |
| Auto Mechanic | 54 | AED 55–60/day + OT |
| Crane Operator – Valid UAE Licence | 72 | AED 100–110/day + OT |
| Hiab Operator – Valid UAE Licence | 45 | AED 65–70/day + OT |
| Forklift Operator – Valid UAE Licence | 54 | AED 60–65/day + OT |
| Trailer Driver – Valid UAE Licence | 95 | AED 65–70/day + OT |
| Tanker/Dumper Driver – Valid UAE Licence | 43 | AED 65–70/day + OT |
| Heavy Equipment Driver – Valid UAE Licence | 114 | AED 60–65/day + OT |
| LTV Driver – Valid UAE Licence | 92 | AED 43–48/day + OT |
| Hydrojetter | 72 | AED 50–60/day + OT |
Note: Salary figures above are reproduced from the recruitment advertisement and may be subject to the employer’s final terms.
Eligibility Criteria
According to the advertisement, candidates applying for the staff-category positions should have:
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power or related industries
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
- Long-term or shutdown project experience is required for staff categories
- For lower-category positions, a minimum of 2 years of shutdown experience is mentioned
- GCC Oil & Gas, Power, Petrochemical or Refinery experience is desirable for lower-category positions
- Indian experience candidates may also apply, according to the advertisement
- Age limit mentioned is 50 years
Candidates should have experience relevant to the position for which they are applying.
Benefits Mentioned in the Advertisement
The recruitment advertisement mentions the following facilities:
- Free Food
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Medical Insurance
- Other facilities as applicable
Direct Client Interview in Chennai
Eligible candidates are invited for a direct client interview in Chennai.
Interview Date: September 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Chennai
Age Limit: Up to 50 years
Candidates interested in attending the interview should contact the recruitment agency in advance and confirm the exact interview venue, reporting time, required documents and position availability before travelling.
How to Apply for UAE Shutdown Jobs
Interested candidates can send their updated CV to the email address mentioned in the advertisement:
Email: [email protected]
Candidates can also contact Admire Gulf Consultancy Services through the telephone/WhatsApp numbers shown in the advertisement:
WhatsApp / Call:
- 7558197242
- 9043672089
- 9444509270
Phone:
- 044-35707354
- 044-79680718
Consultancy: Admire Gulf Consultancy Services
Address: 7, CLC Works Road, 2nd Floor, New Colony, Chromepet, Chennai – 44
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