Piling Rig Operator

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Bridgewaters Investment is a major player in the investment and services sector, with diversified interests and a portfolio of key business ventures across multiple industries. We are committed to identifying strategic opportunities, fostering sustainable growth, and delivering value through innovative solutions, effective management, and long-term investment strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Piling Rig Operator

Locations: Ibeju-Lekki - Lagos, Sango Ota and Abeokuta - Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Operatepiling rigs and associated heavy-duty drilling equipment for foundation construction and deep foundation piling operations.
• Executepiling activities in accordance with approved construction drawings, piling specifications, method statements, and site instructions.
• Position, align, and stabilise piling rigs accurately over designated pile locations before commencing drilling operations.
• Operate drilling equipment to achieve specified pile diameters, depths, and alignment in accordance with engineering and construction requirements.
• Control drilling operations, including auger drilling, boring, casing installation, and other applicable piling techniques.
• Monitor drilling progress, penetration rates, ground conditions, soil resistance, and borehole stability throughout operations.
• Identify and report underground obstructions, unexpected soil conditions, groundwater encounters, and drilling difficulties to the piling engineer or site supervisor.
• Assist with the installation, positioning, and removal of temporary casings to maintain borehole stability during drilling.
• Monitor drilling tools, augers, Kelly bars, drilling buckets, winches, ropes, and other rig components to ensure effective operation.
• Ensure accurate pile positioning and verticality by working closely with piling engineers, surveyors, and site supervisors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' proven practical experience operating bored piling rigs on civil engineering, foundation engineering, or construction projects.
• Relevant technical training or certification in Piling Rig Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with bored piling equipment and foundation drilling operations.
• Good understanding of bored piling techniques, drilling procedures, temporary casing installation, and borehole preparation.
• Knowledge of soil conditions, drilling resistance, pile positioning, drilling depths, and foundation construction requirements.
• Ability to interpret piling instructions, construction drawings, drilling specifications, and site operational procedures.
• Sound understanding of piling rig components, hydraulic systems, drilling tools, and equipment operating mechanisms.

Application Closing Date

16th November, 2026.