Cladder

About GCG Engineering Services

GCG Engineering Services has built a reputation over more than four decades for delivering advanced solutions and post-installation support across precision instruments, metering systems, flow control, heat exchangers, automation, and electrical & instrumentation bulk trading. The company serves the oil & gas, water, power, and industrial sectors throughout the GCC, with a strong focus on reliability, technical know-how, and improved operational performance.

Role Overview

The Cladder will be responsible for measuring, fabricating, and installing cladding on HVAC and mechanical systems, ensuring a neat, durable, and weatherproof finish across ducts, chilled water lines, process piping, valves, flanges, vessels, tanks, and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fit aluminium, stainless steel, galvanized iron, and similar sheet metal cladding over insulated HVAC ducts, chilled water pipelines, process piping, valves, flanges, vessels, tanks, and equipment.
• Carry out measuring, cutting, bending, rolling, fabrication, and fitting of cladding sheets in line with approved drawings and site conditions.
• Build and install removable cladding covers for valves, strainers, flanges, and other components that require maintenance access.
• Produce elbows, reducers, tees, end caps, valve enclosures, and other custom cladding parts from sheet metal.
• Fasten cladding using rivets, screws, bands, pop rivets, sealants, and other approved fixing methods.
• Maintain correct overlap, sealing, weather protection, and overall finishing quality for all cladding work.
• Interpret HVAC drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and insulation drawings accurately.
• Work closely with insulation teams to confirm that insulation is completed properly before cladding begins.
• Repair or replace cladding that is damaged during construction, pre-commissioning, or maintenance work.
• Operate sheet metal tools and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience working as a cladder on HVAC or oil & gas projects.
• Vocational training, trade certification, or another relevant certification.
• Hands-on experience with cladding for HVAC ductwork, chilled water piping, process piping, vessels, and mechanical equipment.

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving project environment.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, stay organized, meet deadlines, and manage time well.
• Readiness to work on-site across different ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work shifts and longer hours when project needs demand it.

Additional Information

This position is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, and involves on-site work at ADNOC project locations. The role may require shift schedules and extended working hours depending on project requirements.