Heavy Equipment Operators

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Papua LNG Project | Papua New Guinea Employer / Recruitment Partner: NES Fircroft Project: Papua LNG Location: Papua New Guinea Employment Type: Project / Contract Eligibility: Papua New Guinea Nationals Only About the Opportunity NES Fircroft is seeking experienced and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operators to support upcoming works associated with the Papua LNG Project in Papua New Guinea . This opportunity is exclusively available to PNG Nationals and is aimed at experienced operators with backgrounds in LNG, oil & gas, mining, civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, logistics or other major industrial projects. NES Fircroft is recruiting across multiple equipment and vehicle categories , and candidates are encouraged to apply based on the equipment they are trained, competent and experienced to operate. Successful candidates will work as part of multidisciplinary construction, civil, logistics and site support teams, operating equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturer requirements, site procedures, approved work instructions and project safety standards. Equipment & Operator Categories We are interested in hearing from operators experienced with equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to: Excavators Bulldozers / Dozers Wheel Loaders / Front-End Loaders Graders Rollers / Compactors Backhoes Skid Steers Articulated Dump Trucks Rigid Dump Trucks Water Trucks / Water Carts Fuel Trucks Vacuum Trucks Telehandlers Forklifts Sidebooms / Pipelayers Tractors Heavy Rigid Vehicles Prime Movers / Heavy Combination Vehicles Low Loaders / Float Trucks Personnel or Material Transport Vehicles Other specialised construction and earthmoving equipment Candidates should clearly identify on their application each equipment or vehicle type they are qualified, competent and experienced to operate. Key Responsibilities As a Heavy Equipment Operator, your responsibilities may include: Safely operate assigned heavy equipment or vehicles in accordance with project procedures and manufacturer requirements. Undertake earthworks, excavation, grading, loading, hauling, compaction, material handling, site preparation or other activities relevant to the assigned equipment. Conduct daily pre-start inspections and operational checks before using equipment. Complete equipment pre-start, inspection and operating documentation accurately. Identify and immediately report equipment defects, damage or unsafe operating conditions. Ensure equipment is operated within its rated capacity and intended purpose. Follow approved traffic management plans, haul routes and designated access requirements. Comply with speed limits, exclusion zones, spotter requirements and site traffic rules. Maintain awareness of personnel, structures, overhead services, underground services and other equipment within the work area. Work safely around lifting operations, excavations and other construction activities. Assist with safe loading, unloading and movement of materials where applicable. Park, isolate and secure equipment correctly when not in operation. Maintain equipment cleanliness and undertake basic operator-level checks as required. Immediately report incidents, near misses, equipment damage and hazards. Work closely with supervisors, spotters, civil crews, riggers, logistics personnel and other equipment operators. Maintain good housekeeping around equipment and designated work areas. Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and other project safety activities. Follow all site Health, Safety, Security and Environment requirements. Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the relevant Supervisor or Superintendent. Qualifications & Experience Candidates should ideally have: Relevant operator training, competency certification or recognised licence for the equipment or vehicle being operated. Demonstrated practical experience operating one or more types of heavy equipment or vehicles. Previous experience within LNG, oil & gas, mining, civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, logistics or major industrial projects. Sound understanding of daily equipment inspections and pre-start checks. Good knowledge of safe heavy equipment operating practices. Ability to recognise equipment faults, defects and unsafe operating conditions. Understanding of site traffic management requirements and interaction between mobile equipment and personnel. Experience operating in active construction environments. Ability to safely operate equipment across varying ground and site conditions. Good understanding of exclusion zones, spotter requirements and communication protocols. Experience working around excavations, lifting operations and other mobile plant. Strong commitment to workplace health and safety. Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary project team. Previous LNG, oil & gas or major project experience will be highly regard