Missão
PDO Approved Driver – Oman
Location
Oman
Contract Type
Short-Term Assignment – 2 Months
Job Description
We are looking for a PDO Approved Driver to support a short-term assignment in Oman. The selected candidate must have prior PDO approval and strong experience in safe driving operations, preferably in oil & gas, industrial, or project environments.
The driver will be required to attend and successfully pass a Basic Safety / Test Drive Training Assessment before mobilization.
Perfil
Key Responsibilities
Drive company/project vehicles safely in line with PDO, client, and site safety requirements.
Support project teams with daily transportation and operational driving needs.
Comply with all journey management, defensive driving, and HSE procedures.
Conduct vehicle pre-use checks and report any defects or unsafe conditions.
Maintain safe behavior during road, site, and test-drive conditions.
Follow instructions from the project/site supervisor.
Mandatory Requirements
PDO approved driver status is mandatory.
Valid Oman driving license.
Previous experience working on PDO or oil & gas projects in Oman.
Strong understanding of HSE and defensive driving requirements.
Availability for a 2-month assignment.
Ability to attend and pass the required safety/test-drive assessment.
Training / Assessment Content
The assessment will cover safety during test drives, including how testing operations can be conducted safely. It will also include vehicle dynamics topics such as tire force distribution, understeer, and oversteer. Practical exercises include 18m slalom, emergency braking with evasive maneuver, double unbraked lane change with ESP deactivated, and 180° curve handling with understeer/oversteer reaction. Speed ranges mentioned in the test include 80–100 km/h for braking/evasive maneuver and 80–90 km/h for the lane change exercise.
Apply Only If
You are already PDO approved.
You are available for a 2-month assignment in Oman.
You are ready to attend and pass the driving safety/test assessment.
You have experience in oil & gas / PDO project environments.
Requirements:
PDO approval is mandatory
Valid Oman driving license
Oil & gas / PDO project experience
Strong defensive driving and HSE awareness
Availability for 2 months
Ability to pass the safety/test-drive assessment