Job Description

Employment Type

: Permanent, resident

Location:

Onshore, Dubai UAE

Status:

Open to Locals-UAE, not expats

Qualifications

Degree, Diploma preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 10 years of External Affairs experience in government relations and public affairs related to Oil and Gas Plant or Pipelines. Thorough knowledge of government authorities' methods, function, regulations and duties and specifically the NOC function. Understanding of gas pipeline design, controls, maintenance and operations, and mitigation measures associated with pipeline risk. Knowledge of applicable engineering computer applications e.g. AUTOCAD and GIS. UAE driving license is essential; desert driving skills an advantage. Local knowledge of Dubai Emirate required. Good working knowledge of local authority methods and regulations necessary. In-depth knowledge of government processes and policies. NOC Rules.

Competencies

Proficient at time management and being able to assess critical work and less critical work. Strong verbal and written Arabi and English skills, including the ability to converse clearly with different levels of Management and government officials. Computer literate - Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel & Word and basic Autocad Able to embrace and operate within a dynamic operationally focused environment. Strong team player with the External Affairs and Onshore Operations Teams. High degree of motivation, expected to work with minimum supervision. UAE Driving License.'

Tasks to be carried out:

Maintain active relationship with company's strategic Government partners such as DEWA, RTA, DM, JAFZA, TRAKEES, Dubai Holding and others involved it Dubai e-NOC system managed by RTA. Support Onshore to obtain government approval for land for exploration, drilling production, transportation pipelines and communication facilities. Support Onshore to publish records of the Dubai Municipality Geographical Information System (GIS) Act as liaison between Onshore and Emergency Services such as Dubai Policy, DCD, Dubai Ambulance and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Attend the committees and team as directed by the External Affairs Manager. Support the company NOC team in securing NOCs from other authorities / utilities for company's projects and activities. Resolve NOC related issues with NOC applicant where required. Support NOC team in dealing with authorities for the investigating and correcting NOC violations. Support NOC team is establishing protocol with public developers neighboring the Pipeline Corridors. Maintain formal records of company assets such as affection plan, DM drawings, Land Deeds, Rent Contract, and others. Maintain the validity of licenses related to Onshore Operations from different authorities such as JAFZA, DCD and others. Serve as Onshore point of contact for internal inquiries related to company assets, land and interaction with government authorities. Ensure that all Onshore External Affairs communications, correspondence and minutes of meetings are documented and files in accordance with information Management policy. Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for team members. Arrange conference calls, video conferences, and meeting facilities as required. Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute meeting notes. Draft formal letters in Arabic and English for communication to Government Authorities as directed by External Affairs Manager. Organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems for easy retrieval of documents. Assist in the preparation and distribution of internal and external communications.
Job Type: Full-time