JOB: Herrenknecht TBM Operator, Singapore

BOTHAR BORING AND TUNNELLING PTY LTD (SINGAPORE BRANCH)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain line and grade of the tunnel, possessing extensive knowledge of TBM tunneling Guidance system.
Responsible for TBM operations in accordance with the manufacture’s guidelines.
This covers all machine parameters to be used along the tunnel including:
Maintaining of the face pressure within the cutter head chamber.
Ensure accuracy of specified thrust load for each ram or group of rams to avoid cracking of the jacking pipe.

Responsible for the use of Soil conditioning agents during the mining operations in approved mixes to handle the geotechnical and groundwater conditions expected along the tunnel alignment.
Assist Tunnel Engineers/Superintendents regarding tunneling shift reports and daily records.
Assist mechanical team with assembly and disassembly of the TBM’s before the initial drive as well as cutting head and cutting tool inspection.
Required to familiarize with the approved emergency procedures, contingency plans, communication procedures and rescue plans and preparation to take charge of all emergency situations within the TBM.
Responsible for identifying and communicating any and all safety hazards
Min 8 years Experienced TBM Operator with extensive knowledge in the mechanics (including hydraulics) within the TBM and able to trouble-shoot any problems that may be encountered.
Familiar with Method statements/ work procedures/ break in/ break out procedures as well as Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures pertaining to Tunneling works.

Team player with excellent coordination and communication skills.
Able to read prints/plans and grade stakes Exposure in hydro testing.
In depth knowledge in various welding process for carbon steel, Ss material documentation for the progressive work.

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