Side-Boom Operator (Pipelayer)- Buliisa

Requirements

• Minimum secondary school  education (O’ Level) is required.
  
• Possession of valid driving permit class H, G
  
• Minimum three years of experience operating a Side-boom /Pipe-layer and other heavy equipment on a mainline pipeline job or similar heavy civil construction experience is required.
  
• Experience of using the side-boom/pipelayer to line-up/ pipe fit the line pipes.
  
• Completion of at least one to two-year apprenticeship program on industry courses in heavy equipment operating combined with on-the-job training is required
  
• Familiar with equipment skills
  
• Professional training in side-boom/pipelayer operation
  
• Age between 25-45 years
  
• Previous experience working on pipe diameters larger than NPS 20 is preferred.
  
• Previous mobile crane & excavator operation experience highly demanded
  

How to Apply:

All candidates should merge their applications into one single pdf document to hrsinopec.ug@outlook.com with file name format as “position+major+name”. 

• Effectively and safely operates a Side-boom Pipe-layer utilizing machine specific controls and machine attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to pipeline construction. This includes operating on adverse terrain, and/or near other equipment and power lines.
  
• Operates in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
  
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal  communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and swampers, and acts accordingly.
  
• Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and performs machine lubrication.
  
• Performs effective operation of equipment by recognizing unusual machine movements and sounds.
  
• Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start.