FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Forklift Operator responsible for safe and effective forklift operation. Key duties include conducting inspections, maintaining the forklift, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate must have a SAG license and at least one year of forklift operation experience. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with forklift operations.
• SAG license required.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate forklift safely in accordance with company policies.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on forklift.
• Communicate effectively and respond to safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

ROLE

• To perform any operation of moving materials or equipment with the forklift
• Operate forklift in accordance with Nabobs Policies and Procedures
• Maintain forklift, perform daily and monthly inspections, keep up with preventive maintenance and all paperwork that is associated with it
• Inform Rig Manager or Mechanic of any problems that arise with the forklift from Operations or found during inspections

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personal responsible for own safety and conducting one’s self to the standards of Nabors Policies and Procedures.
• Always wear and make sure everyone around you wears proper PPE.
• Safe Operation of Forklift when performing any duties involved when moving equipment or materials
• Ensure that no passengers are allowed to ride on the forklift at any time.
• Recognize, understand and use proper hand signals when operating forklift and insure the people working with you also understand and use the proper signals.
• Inspection of forklift on a daily basis, to include wheels and tires, instrumentation, lights, backup alarms, air system, forks and all fluid levels on engine, forklift, batteries and fuel.
• In charge of Preventive Maintenance Schedule and all paperwork associated with PMS on forklift.
• Keeping all inspection forms and paperwork up to date.
• Inspection of all lifting gear associated with the forklift on a daily basis.
• Ensure lifting gear has been inspected and is color-coded to match the Nabors Color Code Matrix.
• Always be aware of what you are doing, never endanger yourself or the people working around you.
• Immediately report anything incorrect with the forklift no matter how minor to Rig Manager or Tour Pusher, Mechanic and Electrician.
• Be involved in all safety meetings and toolbox talks and the smart program.
• Maintain good communication with everyone so they know what you are doing at all times.
• Keeping enough tubulars on rack for crew when drilling.
• Handle tubulars to Nabors Standards when laying them down and chock properly when loading in pipe tub, onto pipe racks or loading onto trucks.
• Always take the time to make sure you have the proper equipment for the job you are doing.
• Be a leader to the roustabouts working with or for you, teach them, when doing a job explain to them why and what you are doing.
• Keep all training and certifications up to date.
• Discuss with warehouseman/mechanic and make sure you have all spares needed to keep forklift running properly and safely on rig
• Assist crane with forklift if any help is needed to move materials, equipment or during a rig move operation.
• Most importantly keep a good attitude and treat the people around you as you would like to be treated.
• Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Nabors permit to work system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum years of Experience: 1 year of experience.

SAG license. Good knowledge of English both Spoken and written.