Mine Operator

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery seeks a seasoned heavy equipment operator to run drill rigs, excavators and haul trucks on the mine site in Saudi Arabia, following the daily plan and safety rules.

You will perform pre-start inspections, log tonnage, fuel, and hours, assist drilling crews, manage blast zones, and participate in drills while adhering to HSE and training standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational certificate in heavy equipment operation.
• At least three years of experience operating mining machinery in an industrial setting.
• Valid Saudi driving license for heavy vehicles.
• Ability to read basic mine plans and follow technical instructions in English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of HSE principles including Lockout/Tagout and hazard identification.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rigs, excavators and haul trucks per the mine plan.
• Perform daily pre-start inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Record tonnage moved, fuel usage and operating hours in the digital shift log system.
• Assist drilling crews by positioning equipment and securing blast zones.
• Provide detailed handover reports on production status and safety concerns.
• Participate in regular emergency drills and follow site leadership guidance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mine plan reading

English/Arabic literacy

Digital logging

Radio communication

Safety protocols

Hazard identification

Diesel/hydraulic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or vocational certificate in heavy equipment operation

Tools

GPS-guided drilling

Digital logging tools

Radio systems

Job description

The role operates drill rigs excavators and haul trucks to extract ore and move materials according to the daily mine plan This position adheres to all site safety protocols including Permit to Work systems and wears required personal protective equipment at all times The operator conducts daily pre-start inspections and reports mechanical issues to maintenance teams to prevent equipment failure This role records accurate data on tonnage moved fuel usage and operating hours in the digital shift log system The operator assists drilling crews by positioning equipment accurately and securing blast zones during explosive operations This position implements dust suppression and spill management measures to comply with environmental regulations and site permits The role provides detailed verbal and written handover reports to incoming shifts regarding production status and safety concerns This position participates in regular emergency drills and responds appropriately to incidents under the direction of site leadership High school diploma or vocational certificate in heavy equipment operation is required At least three years of experience operating mining machinery in an industrial setting is necessary Valid Saudi driving license for heavy vehicles must be current and active Knowledge of HSE principles including Lockout Tagout and hazard identification is essential Ability to read basic mine plans and follow technical instructions in English and Arabic is required Physical fitness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and shift patterns is mandatory Proficiency in using digital logging tools and radio communication systems is expected Understanding of basic mechanical troubleshooting for diesel and hydraulic systems is preferred Certification from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in heavy equipment operation Previous experience in gold or precious metal mining projects in Saudi Arabia Training in first aid and fire fighting specific to industrial mining environments Familiarity with GPS-guided drilling and haulage systems Zero recordable safety incidents or environmental breaches over the assessment period Achievement of 100 percent of individual tonnage and drilling meter targets Equipment availability rate maintained above 90 percent through proactive inspections Completion of all mandatory training modules within the first six months Positive performance review scores for reliability and procedural adherence Proficiency demonstrated in operating at least two distinct types of heavy machinery Accurate and timely submission of all shift logs and production reports

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements skills experience and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities High school diploma or vocational certificate in heavy equipment operation is required.At least three years of experience operating mining machinery in an industrial setting is necessary.Valid Saudi driving license for heavy vehicles must be current and active.Knowledge of HSE principles including Lockout Tagout and hazard identification is essential.Ability to read basic mine plans and follow technical instructions in English and Arabic is required.Physical fitness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and shift patterns is mandatory.Proficiency in using digital logging tools and radio communication systems is expected.Understanding of basic mechanical troubleshooting for diesel and hydraulic systems is preferred.Certification from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in heavy equipment operation.Previous experience in gold or precious metal mining projects in Saudi Arabia.Training in first aid and fire fighting specific to industrial mining environments.Familiarity with GPS-guided drilling and haulage systems.