Helper - Yard

Department: Operations – Yard & Workshop Reporting To: Yard Supervisor/ HR Manager Location: OGI – UAE

ROLE PURPOSE

The Yard Helper is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of OGI's yard, warehouse, and workshop operations, including equipment handling, loading and unloading, cleaning, preparation, preservation, storage, housekeeping, and general operational assistance.

The role supports various operational departments, including Drilling & Fishing Tools, JAR, Tubular Running Services (TRS), Pressure Control (BOP), Inspection, machine shop, Logistics, workshop etc, ensuring that equipment, materials, tools, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, organized, and operationally ready condition.

The Yard Helper shall perform assigned duties under the supervision of authorized personnel while complying with OGI's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements, Quality Management System (QMS), approved procedures, and applicable operational instructions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Yard Operations & Support

• Assist with daily yard activities, including equipment movement, material handling, storage, cleaning, and general operational support.
• Support supervisors, technicians, inspectors, and logistics personnel in carrying out assigned operational activities.
• Assist in preparing equipment, tools, and materials for inspection, maintenance, machining, servicing, testing, and dispatch.
• Ensure assigned work is completed safely, efficiently, and within the required timeframe.
• Maintain proper arrangement and organization of equipment, materials, and accessories within designated yard areas.
• Support routine yard/workshop inspections and report any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or housekeeping concerns.
• Assist with the movement of equipment between workshops, inspection areas, storage locations, and dispatch areas.
• Carry out additional operational support activities as instructed by the concerned supervisor.

1. Equipment Loading, Unloading & Material Handling

• Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment, tools, materials, and accessories from trucks, trailers, and other transport vehicles.
• Support lifting and material-handling operations under the direction of authorized lifting personnel.
• Assist with positioning equipment, lifting accessories, pallets, and transportation supports as instructed.
• Ensure equipment is handled carefully to prevent impact damage, deformation, scratches, or other deterioration.
• Assist with the installation and removal of transportation protectors, thread protectors, protective covers, and packaging materials.
• Ensure equipment is properly positioned and secured in designated storage or transportation areas under supervision.
• Support the segregation of incoming, outgoing, inspected, rejected, and quarantined equipment.
• Immediately report any observed damage, missing accessories, or unsafe handling conditions.
• Never operate forklifts, cranes, or other powered lifting equipment without the required authorization, competency, and certification.

1. Equipment Cleaning, Preparation & Preservation

• Perform external cleaning of tools, equipment, components, and accessories as instructed.
• Remove mud, grease, dirt, debris, and other contaminants using approved cleaning methods and materials.
• Assist technicians with equipment preparation before inspection, maintenance, repair, machining, servicing, or testing.
• Support the application of approved protective coatings, rust preventives, lubricants, and preservation materials under supervision.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing drill pipes, drill collars, handling tools, fishing tools, jars, BOP components, and other equipment.
• Ensure cleaned equipment is properly arranged and transferred to designated areas.
• Assist with the installation of thread protectors, protective caps, plugs, and other preservation accessories.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment storage racks, pallets, workbenches, and preparation areas.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals, solvents, and consumables are handled in accordance with applicable safety instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Report visible equipment damage, corrosion, abnormal wear, or missing components to the responsible supervisor.

1. Workshop & Technical Department Assistance

• Provide general assistance to workshop technicians during equipment preparation, dismantling, assembly, maintenance, machining and servicing activities.
• Assist with the movement and positioning of equipment, components, tools, and materials required for workshop activities.
• Support technicians with cleaning, handling, and arranging equipment components.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing tools and components for servicing.
• Assist with organizing tools, spare parts, consumables, and workshop materials.
• Ensure workshop areas remain clean and free from unnecessary obstructions.
• Perform only those technical support activities for which adequate instruction, supervision, and authorization have been provided.
• Do not independently perform equipment inspection, certification, pressure testing, mechanical repair, or other specialized technical activities without appropriate competency and authorization.

1. Equipment Storage, Identification & Inventory Support

• Assist with the proper storage and arrangement of equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials in designated locations.
• Ensure equipment is placed in the correct storage racks, pallets, containers, or allocated yard areas.
• Support inventory counting and physical stock verification activities.
• Assist supervisors and warehouse personnel in locating equipment and materials.
• Support the identification and segregation of equipment according to its operational status.
• Ensure identification tags, serial-number markings, and equipment labels are not removed, damaged, or obscured during handling or cleaning.
• Report missing identification tags, damaged storage arrangements, or misplaced equipment.
• Assist with organizing returned equipment and accessories following demobilization.
• Support periodic housekeeping and inventory verification activities.
• Prevent unauthorized movement, mixing, or disposal of equipment and materials.

1. Equipment Mobilization & Demobilization Support

• Assist personnel with preparing equipment for dispatch and receiving returned equipment.
• Support equipment cleaning, packing, wrapping, protection, and preparation for transportation.
• Assist with arranging equipment and accessories according to instructions provided by the concerned supervisor.
• Ensure equipment is handled carefully during loading, unloading, and internal movement.
• Support the physical verification of equipment quantities and accessories against instructions or checklists.
• Report any visible damage, missing accessories, or discrepancies identified during equipment handling.
• Assist with segregation of returned equipment pending inspection, maintenance, or cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of designated dispatch and receiving areas.
• Support urgent operational requirements, including equipment preparation for client deliveries.

1. Yard Housekeeping & Waste Management

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned yard, workshop, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Perform routine sweeping, cleaning, and removal of debris from designated work areas.
• Ensure walkways, emergency exits, access routes, and operational areas remain free from obstruction.
• Collect and segregate general waste, scrap materials, used packaging, and other waste in designated containers.
• Follow approved procedures for handling and disposal of oily waste, contaminated materials, and other hazardous waste.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness around equipment racks, storage containers, and workshop facilities.
• Ensure cleaning tools and materials are properly stored after use.
• Report oil spills, chemical leaks, damaged waste containers, and other environmental concerns immediately.
• Support periodic yard cleaning and housekeeping improvement activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in accordance with OGI's HSE and operational requirements.

1. Tools, Materials & Consumables Handling

• Assist with the collection and distribution of tools, materials, and consumables required for daily operations.
• Ensure tools and materials are returned to their designated storage locations after use.
• Support the arrangement and replenishment of frequently used workshop consumables.
• Report damaged, missing, or defective tools to the concerned supervisor.
• Assist with organizing cleaning materials, lubricants, protective covers, and packaging supplies.
• Prevent unnecessary wastage, misuse, or damage to company tools and consumables.
• Use only approved tools and equipment suitable for the assigned task.
• Ensure defective tools or equipment are not used and are reported for corrective action.

1. HSE & QMS Compliance

• Comply with all applicable OGI HSE policies, QMS requirements, work instructions, and site safety rules.
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, and helmets, as applicable.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and relevant training sessions.
• Follow safe manual-handling techniques and seek mechanical assistance for heavy or awkward loads.
• Maintain a safe distance from suspended loads and moving equipment.
• Never stand beneath suspended loads or enter restricted lifting areas.
• Follow instructions provided by authorized lifting supervisors, riggers, and equipment operators.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, injuries, equipment damage, and environmental concerns.
• Stop work and inform the supervisor whenever an unsafe condition is identified.
• Comply with applicable chemical-handling, waste-management, and environmental protection requirements.
• Ensure equipment is not moved from quarantine or rejected areas without authorization.
• Support internal inspections, safety observations, and housekeeping audits.
• Maintain discipline and compliance with company safety rules at all times.

1. Operational Coordination & Reporting

• Report daily to the designated supervisor and obtain work instructions before commencing assigned activities.
• Coordinate with technicians, inspectors, logistics personnel, and other yard employees as required.
• Provide timely updates regarding the completion of assigned activities.
• Immediately communicate operational difficulties, material shortages, equipment damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Support urgent operational requirements as directed by the concerned supervisor.
• Maintain proper care of company equipment, tools, materials, and facilities.
• Follow company attendance, working-hours, discipline, and workplace conduct requirements.
• Demonstrate willingness to support different operational departments based on workload and business requirements.
• Perform other reasonable yard, workshop, warehouse, or operational support duties assigned by Management, subject to appropriate training, competency, and safety requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Yard Operations & Productivity KPIs

• Timely completion of assigned daily yard activities.
• Availability and readiness to support operational requirements.
• Effective assistance during equipment handling and preparation.
• Reduction in avoidable delays caused by incomplete support activities.
• Compliance with supervisor instructions and assigned work priorities.

Equipment Handling & Care KPIs

• Zero avoidable equipment damage attributable to improper handling.
• Proper handling and storage of equipment and accessories.
• Compliance with equipment protection and preservation instructions.
• Timely reporting of damaged or defective equipment.
• Reduction in material-handling errors.

Housekeeping & Organization KPIs

• Consistent compliance with yard and workshop housekeeping requirements.
• Cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas.
• Proper waste segregation and disposal.
• Timely completion of assigned housekeeping activities.

HSE & Compliance KPIs

• Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI).
• Compliance with PPE requirements.
• Compliance with safe lifting and material-handling practices.
• Participation in required toolbox talks and safety training.
• Timely reporting of unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
• Compliance with OGI HSE and QMS requirements.

Teamwork & Discipline KPIs

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Compliance with supervisor instructions.
• Cooperation with workshop, inspection, and logistics personnel.
• Willingness to support different operational departments.
• Completion of assigned tasks without unnecessary delays.
• Professional conduct and workplace discipline.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Basic understanding of yard, warehouse, and workshop operations.
• Familiarity with general material-handling practices.
• Ability to safely handle tools, equipment, materials, and accessories.
• Basic knowledge of equipment cleaning and preservation activities.
• Understanding of proper storage and housekeeping requirements.
• Awareness of safe manual-handling techniques.
• Basic knowledge of PPE requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to identify and report visible equipment damage or unsafe conditions.
• Basic familiarity with oilfield equipment and workshop activities is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong work discipline and reliability.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding activities within safe working limits.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Positive attitude toward teamwork and operational support.
• Safety-conscious approach to assigned duties.
• Good time management and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new skills and improve performance.
• Flexibility to support different departments based on operational requirements.
• Respectful and professional workplace behaviour.
• Accountability for assigned tasks and company property.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Basic school education; secondary school education is preferred.
• Previous experience in an industrial yard, warehouse, workshop, manufacturing facility, or oilfield service company is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates may be considered based on physical capability, attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate and understand basic work instructions in English or another language used for effective workplace supervision.
• Ability to perform manual work and material-handling activities safely.
• Physically capable of carrying out assigned duties, subject to applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Previous experience handling oilfield equipment, tubulars, drilling tools, or workshop materials is an advantage.
• Willingness to work additional hours or shifts when operationally required, in accordance with applicable employment requirements.

Preferred Certifications

• Basic HSE Induction – Required before commencing work.
• Manual Handling Safety Training – Preferred.
• Basic Fire Safety & Emergency Response Awareness – Preferred.
• Rigging & Slinging Awareness – Advantage.
• Banksman / Slinger Training – Advantage where relevant to assigned duties.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness Training – Preferred.
• Chemical Handling & SDS Awareness – Preferred.
• Waste Management & Environmental Awareness – Preferred.
• Basic First Aid Awareness – Advantage.

Note: Specialized lifting, rigging, equipment operation, and technical activities shall only be performed by personnel who have received the required training and authorization.

Work Location: In person