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Job Title:
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SHS- Shipping Coordinator
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Reference:
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PIR 442212990
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Project
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Hail & Ghasha
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Job Location:
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Al Ruwais
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Job type/Contract:
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Contractual
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Job summary/Role description
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We are hiring an experienced Site Shipping
Coordinator to lead shipping and customs operations for a
high-profile, large-scale project. This critical role involves managing
logistics for Oversized Heavy Lift (OSHL) items, including
components exceeding 500 tons, and ensuring smooth coordination
across all disciplines involved in final delivery and customs clearance.
If you have a strong background in international
logistics, heavy lift coordination, and cross-functional project execution,
we’d love to hear from you.
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Duties and responsibilities
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- Coordinate
all shipping and customs activities at the SITE, including last-mile
transportation of OSHL cargo.
- Liaise
with local freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport providers
to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
- Oversee
documentation and clearance processes for international and domestic
shipments.
- Manage
road permit applications, civil works coordination, and customs
procedures in collaboration with local authorities.
- Maintain
continuous communication with SITE teams (Construction, Material Receipt
Control, Warehousing) and the Milano office (Logistics, Procurement,
Post-Order).
- Ensure
logistics operations align with project schedules and safety standards.
- Attend
local meetings with authorities, preferably as local personnel, to
support compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor
and report on logistics KPIs, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Operate
with a high level of autonomy and multitask across all logistics
functions.
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Required Experiences
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- Proven
experience in shipping and customs coordination for major EPC projects.
- Strong
understanding of OSHL logistics and handling of cargo exceeding 500
tons.
- Familiarity
with local transport regulations, customs laws, and infrastructure
coordination.
- Excellent
communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to
work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Fluency in
English is mandatory due to the international nature of the project.
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Person Specification
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Knowledge & Qualifications
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- University
Degree in international Customs and Logistics Management
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Experience
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- At least 10
years of Relevant experience in construction of large Oil & Gas
plants/ EPC projects.
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Skills and Abilities
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- Experience
working in UAE or similar regulatory environments.
- Prior
involvement in large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Strong
organizational skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Willingness
to travel locally and attend meetings with government and regulatory
bodies.
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