Heavy Equipment Supervisor
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About the Role
Gulf Center for Geophysical & Water Consulting seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Supervisor to oversee heavy equipment operations for road access construction and drilling pad preparation in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise heavy equipment operations for road access construction and drilling pad preparation.
- Coordinate daily field activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved project plans.
- Monitor contractor performance and promote best practices in equipment utilization and earthworks execution.
- Coordinate with geology and field operations teams to support exploration activities.
- Ensure timely delivery of drilling pads and access roads to meet operational schedules.
- Identify and resolve field operational issues while maintaining productivity and equipment availability.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Monitor heavy equipment utilization and recommend improvements to maximize operational efficiency.
- Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office applications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment operations, mine earthworks, road access construction, and drilling pad preparation.
- Previous supervisory experience in heavy equipment or construction operations.
- Strong knowledge of earthworks, heavy equipment operations, mining support services, and construction methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong planning, analytical, reporting, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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Role Description
- We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Supervisor to join our Exploration Operations team in Saudi Arabia.
- The successful candidate will supervise heavy equipment operations supporting road access construction and drilling pad preparation.
- This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and productive earthworks while coordinating closely with contractors, geology teams, and field personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise heavy equipment operations for road access construction and drilling pad preparation.
- Coordinate daily field activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved project plans.
- Monitor contractor performance and promote best practices in equipment utilization and earthworks execution.
- Coordinate with geology and field operations teams to support exploration activities.
- Ensure timely delivery of drilling pads and access roads to meet operational schedules.
- Identify and resolve field operational issues while maintaining productivity and equipment availability.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards, including the use of Stop Work Authority where necessary.
- Monitor heavy equipment utilization and recommend improvements to maximize operational efficiency.
- Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office applications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment operations, mine earthworks, road access construction, and drilling pad preparation.
- Previous supervisory experience in heavy equipment or construction operations is required.
- Strong knowledge of earthworks, heavy equipment operations, mining support services, and construction methodologies.
- Experience in mining, exploration, construction, or industrial field operations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental, and operational compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong planning, analytical, reporting, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working in remote mining or exploration environments is an advantage.
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