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Hire Heavy Equipment Operators — faster, vetted, worldwide
Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms use CosmoQuick to source qualified heavy equipment operators. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$72.0k
$51.8k – $102k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches energy talent on sector experience, project track record, HSE record, certifications, and discipline — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for heavy equipment operators in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 9% year-on-year increase in Heavy Equipment Operator mandates, driven by battery mineral demand, base metals expansion, and the energy transition's appetite for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt.
Compensation context
Heavy Equipment Operator compensation typically falls between $51.8k and $102k, with experienced heos in the global energy market commanding $102k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
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17.2K openings · United States
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12.7K openings · United States
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13.1K openings · United States
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10.7K openings · United States
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9.8K openings · United States
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10.3K openings · United States
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15.2K openings · Canada
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11.9K openings · Canada
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in Fort McMurray
10.7K openings · Canada
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in Aberdeen
15.6K openings · United Kingdom
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in London
11.5K openings · United Kingdom
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in Manchester
9.4K openings · United Kingdom
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13.1K openings · Norway
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14.3K openings · Norway
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9.8K openings · Norway
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in Rotterdam
12.7K openings · Netherlands
Hire Heavy Equipment Operators in Amsterdam
10.7K openings · Netherlands
Energy industries hiring this role
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in the global energy market is around $72.0k, typically ranging from $51.8k to $102k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.