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The Sideboom Operator lifts, carries, holds and lowers pipe along the right-of-way, supporting the stringing, welding, coating and lowering-in fronts on pipeline construction. Responsibilities include operating the sideboom strictly to the manufacturer's load chart and the approved lift plan, holding pipe in alignment for the welding front without shock loading, lowering welded strings into the trench in coordinated multi-machine lifts, completing documented pre-use inspections each shift and reporting defects, assessing ground bearing capacity and stability before positioning, and working to signals from the designated rigger under the direction of the Pipeline Foreman and Lifting Supervisor. The candidate will play a key role in maintaining spread progress while upholding lifting safety standards on site. Aramco-approved operators are preferred.\nQualifications\nMinimum five (5) years operating sidebooms / pipelayers on pipeline construction, of which at least two (2) years in the GCC.\nDemonstrated experience on Caterpillar pipelayers (561, 572, 583, 587 series) or equivalent, stated by model.\nExperience of lowering-in and tandem or multi-machine lifts on live spreads.\nWorking knowledge of load charts, with the ability to read and apply the chart for the boom, counterweight and radius configuration in use.\nPrevious Saudi Aramco operator approval is preferred.\nValid Saudi heavy vehicle / equipment driving licence, or ability to obtain one on mobilisation.\nValid Medical Fitness certificate for heavy equipment operation.\nH2S Familiarization and Basic Fire Fighting / First Aid certification (or willingness to complete on mobilisation).\nDefensive Driving certificate (desirable).\nPassport valid for at least six (6) months.\nStrong background in pipeline construction operations, including stringing, welding support, lowering-in, tie-ins and crossings.\nSkills in machine inspection and operator-level maintenance, with disciplined defect reporting and daily log keeping.\nAbility to assess ground conditions, gradient and trench-edge proximity, and to work safely alongside adjacent machines and crews.\nAbility to receive and confirm hand and radio signals, and to understand permit and lift-plan briefings - 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