Heavy Equipment /Drilling Operator

LSM Heavy Equipment rentals; Sharjah, Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSM Heavy Equipment Rentals in the UAE seeks an experienced heavy drilling operator to run rotary drills, percussion rigs, and core drills, ensuring safety and optimal performance on diverse job sites. You will conduct routine inspections, perform maintenance, and transport and set up equipment, following project plans to control depth and borehole diameter.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with vocational training in heavy equipment operation, and 3–5 years of progressive field

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy drilling equipment.
• Commitment to safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to follow project plans and geological surveys.

Responsibilities

• Execute drilling operations according to project plans and geological surveys, precisely controlling depth, angle, and borehole diameter.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, identifying and addressing potential mechanical issues before downtime.
• Safely transport and set up heavy drilling equipment at various job sites, often in challenging terrain or remote locations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Drilling operations oversight

Site coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation

Job description

Operate and maintain heavy drilling machinery such as rotary drills, percussion rigs, and core drills, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute drilling operations according to project plans and geological surveys, precisely controlling depth, angle, and borehole diameter.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, identifying and addressing potential mechanical issues before downtime.
• Safely transport and set up heavy drilling equipment at various job sites, often in challenging terrain or remote locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; vocational training in heavy equipment operation or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Possession of a valild UAE Driver's License (No:8).
• At least 3-5 years of progressive experience operating heavy drilling equipment in industries such as construction or oil and gas.