National Emirates Est. is seeking skilled Drilling Machine Operators to operate hydraulic and other drilling machinery for quarry and blasting activities across the United Arab Emirates. This full-time, on-site role involves setting up drilling equipment, positioning and aligning machines, performing routine inspections, and carrying out drilling operations according to project specifications and strict safety standards.
About National Emirates Est. — Quarry & Blasting Leader
Established: Founded 2003 in Fujairah, expanded to Ras Al Khaimah in 2007
Specialization: Drilling, blasting, quarry development, pit design and crusher design for hard and soft rock
Operations Scale: Operates 20–25 quarries with monthly blasted volume of approximately 1.5–2.0 million cubic meters
Fleet Capacity: Well-equipped hydraulic drill rig fleet with a monthly drilling capacity of at least 50,000 linear meters
Career Opportunity & Industrial Impact
Scale of Operations: Supports stone crushers, steel-grade limestone, industrial stone, cement plants and civil construction
Asset Ownership: Group owns two large-capacity limestone crushers in the Hab Hab (Al Tawyeen) area of Fujairah
Engineering Support: Backed by a highly professional and certified engineering team
Career Growth: Build specialized hydraulic drill rig experience within a long-established UAE quarry operator
Position Overview
This Drilling Machine Operator role involves setting up drilling equipment, positioning and aligning machines, performing routine inspections, and carrying out drilling operations according to project specifications and safety standards. Daily tasks include monitoring drilling performance, adjusting machine settings, and working closely with engineers and blasting teams to ensure accurate hole patterns and efficient quarry development, while meeting production targets and quality requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As a Drilling Machine Operator at National Emirates Est., you operate hydraulic drilling equipment at the heart of large-scale quarry and blasting operations, coordinate closely with engineers and blasting teams to achieve accurate hole patterns, apply strict health, safety and environmental practices in demanding outdoor conditions, gain exposure to industrial-scale limestone and crusher operations, and build a specialized career in mining and quarry technology
Key Responsibilities
Drilling Equipment Setup & Operation
- Set up drilling equipment, positioning and aligning machines for each site
- Carry out drilling operations according to project specifications and safety standards
- Monitor drilling performance and adjust machine settings as required
Team Coordination & Blasting Support
- Work closely with engineers and blasting teams to ensure accurate hole patterns
- Collaborate with site personnel to meet production targets and quality requirements
- Support efficient quarry development through consistent, accurate drilling
Inspection & Maintenance
- Perform routine inspections of drilling machinery before and during operations
- Maintain equipment and report mechanical issues promptly
- Use hand tools for basic maintenance, adjustments and minor repairs
Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Follow environmental and safety regulations at all times
- Adhere to strict health, safety and environmental (HSE) procedures
- Work safely in demanding outdoor quarry conditions
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in drilling, blasting, mining or quarry operations is highly beneficial
- Strong skills in machine operation and working with machinery in quarry or heavy industrial environments
Essential Skills
- Experience with quality control practices for drilling accuracy and safety compliance
- Proficiency using hand tools for basic maintenance and minor repairs
- Effective communication skills for coordinating with engineers, blasting teams and supervisors
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and strict HSE procedure compliance
- Ability to work outdoors in demanding conditions and perform physically intensive tasks
- Basic reading and interpretation of technical drawings, drilling plans and work instructions
Preferred Certifications
- Relevant vocational training or certification in heavy equipment operation or mining technology
About National Emirates Est.
Join National Emirates Est., established in 2003 in Fujairah and expanded to Ras Al Khaimah in 2007, specializing in drilling, blasting, quarry development, pit design and crusher design for hard and soft rock across the UAE. Operating 20–25 quarries with a monthly blasted volume of approximately 1.5–2.0 million cubic meters and a hydraulic drill rig fleet capable of at least 50,000 linear meters per month, the company delivers technical support to stone crushers, cement plants and civil construction projects across the region.
Career Excellence: Operate hydraulic drilling equipment within one of the UAE’s established quarry and blasting operators.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Drill Operators: With hydraulic drill rig experience in quarry or mining settings
- Blasting & Quarry Specialists: Familiar with hole pattern accuracy and production targets
- Heavy Equipment Operators: With vocational training in mining technology or machinery operation
- Safety-Focused Candidates: Comfortable following strict HSE standards in outdoor conditions
- Technical Plan Readers: Able to interpret drilling plans, drawings and work instructions
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