Piling Rig Operator job at Q-Sourcing Limited

About the Organization

Q-Sourcing Servtec, a hallmark of HR excellence in East Africa, stands as the go-to recruitment agency for organizations aiming for growth. As a frontrunner in human capital management, our expertise spans across talent acquisition, training, and outsourcing, catering to the diverse needs of businesses in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Sudan. Our solutions don’t just stop at hiring; we dive deep into assessing and developing both people and systems, ensuring organizations harness their full potential in this rapidly evolving work landscape.

For over 17 years, we’ve been the bedrock for countless East African businesses, offering them innovative staffing solutions and providing sustainable employment opportunities across various sectors. Whether it’s head hunting experts in Tanzania, casual management services in Kenya, or expatriate management in Uganda, our commitment to elevating the HR realm remains unwavering.

Job Description

Read and interpret blueprints, technical plans, diagrams, or other instructions to determine the depth, angle, and location of piles to be driven.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure drill rigs, heavy machinery, and equipment are effectively operated to optimize the profitability of the site’s operations.
Ensure the highest levels of quality are maintained and report any maintenance faults or issues.
Control movements of piling rig and associated plant around the site.
Operate the Control movements of the piling rig and associated plant around the site.
Conduct daily piling rig inspections and ensure the machinery works well.
Maintain accurate logs and reports.
Complies fully with all HSE policies and requirements and communicates safe working practices always.
Keeps tools and equipment clean and in good working order and reports any problems or deviations.
Effectively communicates with field staff, engineers, and clients.
Ability to perform routine maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, and associated record keeping.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical plans, diagrams, or other instructions to determine the depth, angle, and location of piles to be driven.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment to position materials such as steel beams or reinforced cages, or concrete blocks into position.
Monitor the operation of the pile driver, adjusting as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
Inspect the piles and micro piles that have been driven to ensure they meet specifications.
Driving heavy steel tubes into the ground at the right depth, filling them with concrete, and then removing them, to leave the support in place.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Higher national diploma in mechanical engineering.
Valid competence certificate in the Operation of piling Rigs with additional safety training in the safe use of piling equipment
Minimum of 8 years of proven work experience using the same equipment.
Knowledge of piling and micro piling techniques and construction experience.
Excellent team player, good interpersonal skills, and a can-do attitude
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment