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Job: TBM Operator at Adelanto, California, USA

    Robin McAuley
    By Robin McAuley

    TBM Operator vacancy at a unique company.

    The Boring Company of Elon Musk is looking for a TBM Operator.

    Responsibilities

            Operate an Earth Pressure Balance Machine (EPBM) within varying ground conditions.
            Manage ground conditioning to maintain a positive Earth Pressure during operations.
            Review hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to test, identify, diagnose and repair issues with mechanical systems, subsystems, and components.
            Manage project documentation, tunnel alignment profiles, and different soil properties.
            Maintain and produce operational reports and daily activity logs.
            Promote a safety culture within team and during operations.
            Train and mentor other team members.
            Operate specialized construction equipment and vehicles, safely and productively.
            Support mechanics during mobilization/demobilization.

    Basic Qualifications

            High School Diploma
            5+ years of Tunnel Boring Machine experience.
            Basic computer skills

    Preferred Skills and Experience

            2+ years of experience operating an Earth Pressure Balance Machine.
            2+ years of experience in heavy equipment operation used in excavations, loading, and unloading of materials.
            Knowledge and operational experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
            Knowledge of TBM guidance systems and accompanying pre-cast segment orientations and build sequencing.
            Versed knowledge of TBM conditioning methods.
            Specialized in the operation of electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment as it relates to TBM’s.  
            Ability to set up site according to plans and specifications.
            Ability to use surveying equipment, interpret plans and properly complete calculations for grade and alignment.
            Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.

    Additional Requirements

            Position may require extended hours and weekend work.
            Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
            Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.

    Culture
    We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

    Benefits
    We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, certification reimbursement and a competitive amount of equity.

    The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

     

    You can apply at The Boring Company site:

    https://jobs.lever.co/boringcompany/8886aba0-b33b-4963-8fca-5af8d2ce8354

     

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