Drilling Rig Operator

SGS; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is hiring a Drilling Rig Operator based in Jubail to conduct soil exploration and sampling from boreholes, using percussion and rotary rigs. The role requires on-site work, maintaining logs and adhering to QMS procedures while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Minimum 3 years of Drilling Rig Operator experience in ISO 17025:2017 accredited labs in KSA, plus a valid KSA driving license, are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Drilling Rig Operator in ISO 17025:2017 accredited labs in KSA.
• Valid KSA driving license.
• School certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil sampling on site from boreholes using percussion and rotary rigs.
• Carry out borehole soil identifications on site.
• Implement QMS procedures as required.
• Maintain safety and environmental controls on site.
• Keep worksheets and drillers log up to date.

Skills

Soil exploration

Drilling operations

Safety awareness

Log keeping

Education

HSSC

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are hiring Drilling Rig Operator to be based in Jubail.

Job Description

• Skilled in the practice of soil exploration by means of borehole by using appropriate rigs (Percussion & Rotary).
• Responsible for sampling on site from borehole as per BS 5930
• Carry out sample identification of soil types on site.
• Implement QMS as per procedure requirements.
• Keep safe and clean environment by adopting safety procedures and environment control measures.
• Maintain worksheets and drillers log.

Qualifications

• School Certificate/ HSSC.
• Min. 3 years experience as a Drilling Rig Operator in ISO 17025:2017 Accredited Labs KSA.
• Valid KSA Driving License.