Saudi Aramco Heavy Equipment Compliance & TPI Inspection Guide

Operating heavy construction equipment within Saudi Aramco facilities and gas plant developments requires strict adherence to safety protocol. Equipment mobilization delays often occur when contractors fail to verify Third-Party Inspection (TPI) stickers or skip daily operator pre-checklists.

Essential Aramco Inspection Prerequisites Every piece of heavy earthmoving equipment—including excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and motor graders—must comply with **Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI 6.012** (Earthmoving Machinery Safety). Key checklist items include:

• ✓**Spark Arrestors & Exhaust Shielding**: Certified spark arrestor exhaust traps are mandatory for all diesel engines operating inside hydrocarbon processing zones.
• ✓**Emergency Cutoff & Battery Master Switches**: Clearly labeled external emergency fuel cutoff pull cords and battery isolators.
• ✓**Automatic Reverse Alarm & Beacon Strobe**: High-decibel backup alarm (minimum 95 dBA) and 360-degree yellow amber strobe light on the cab roof.
• ✓**Third-Party Inspection (TPI) Sticker**: Issued by an accredited Aramco-approved inspection agency, stating valid expiration date and serial number match.
• ✓**Operator Certification**: Operative must hold a SAG Heavy Driver License alongside a valid Aramco Operator Validation Card.

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