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TBM Mechanical Specialist - (BI 0005UY)

TBM Mechanical Specialist - (BI 0005UY)

Primary Location: United Kingdom-United Kingdom Countrywide-London
Job Posting: Jul 8, 2019, 1:50:18 PM

Description

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Providing a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional, and construction – and program - management. Our 77,000+ employees in 400+ locations around the world serve a broad range of companies and organisations including industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.

During our 125 years in the UK, we have been involved in some of the biggest and most challenging projects, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to the country’s most critical issues, from access to clean air and safe water, civil and national security and safeguarding mobility.

That’s because Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.

Ranked No. 1 by Fortune’s 2019 World's Most Admired Companies…

Source - http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/list/filtered?industry=Engineering, Construction&sortBy=industry-rank

Role Objective;

Working within the tunnels section of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Construction Team contribute to planning and preparation of documents in support of the DCO process and Construction Delivery. This will include:

Assisting with the compilation and production of electrical documents relating to the Tunnel Boring Machine specification and associated documentation.
Drafting a specification and LTC standards profile for the temporary electrical systems to be designed for the LTC works, specifically the tunnelling operations.
Assisting with the assessment and adjudication of tenderers technical submissions with regards to ensuring the correct selection of types and methods being considered for the LTC works, including the proposed high and low voltage electrical systems and the selection of electrical plant and equipment.

Responsibilities;

To assist with the production of TBM specification.
To ensure that all proposed tunnelling machinery and equipment accord with the latest standards and regulations.
To assist with the technical assessment of TBM types being proposed and also the equipment.
To advise LTC Construction on the potential risks / advantages / disadvantages that relate to each submission.
To consider the environmental aspects relating to each proposed machine
To assist with the assessment of testing and commissioning proposals of the machines including support provided by manufacturers on site.
To assist with delivery and logistical matters relating to each submission, regarding tunnelling machinery and equipment.
To assist and contribute to delivering safe, efficient, buildable, planning documents for the support of the DCO applications.
To assist and advise on the production of methodology planning and method statements
To consider and ensure all planning and methods accord with the relevant design regulations and meet all standards.
To hold health, safety and welfare (HSW) as a key project value and to support and participate in the creation, development and implementation of HSW strategies by the project leadership team

LTC is committed to promoting an inclusive working environment for all and expects its staff to make best use of their skill to create an inclusive culture free from discrimination or harassment

Qualifications

Essential;

Experience in the designs and manufacturing, assembling, testing and commissioning of all types of TBMs
Degree qualified in mechanical and/or civil engineering or mining or similar such disciplines.
Proven track record of TBM selections and successful operation on major projects with all types of machine i.e. slurry, EPB and possibly variable density.
Demonstrable experience of working with large diameter TBM’s
Experience with or in pressurised workings relevant to the tunnelling environment.
A good working knowledge of the tunnelling standards such as BS6164 and the Working in Compressed Air Regulations.
Demonstrable experience of working in a major infrastructure projects.

Skills;

A good working knowledge of the relevant mechanical and tunnelling design and manufacturing standards.
A good working knowledge of the relevant compressed air and pressurised working and hyperbaric standards.
A good working knowledge of all standards relating to pressurised hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
A good working knowledge of all standards relating to cooling systems for underground working.
A working knowledge of ventilation systems for underground working.
A good working knowledge of the requirements of BS6164 and all associated regulations and standards.
Ability to work closely with client, suppliers and contractors together with LTC colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills and personal resilience to working under stress/different styles of leadership/being very proactive in getting things done
The keen ability to work within a team, providing support to one another.

Our Culture

At Jacobs we see safety differently - we strive to go ‘BeyondZero’ by putting the health, safety and well-being of our employees first in everything we do.

We are committed to equality across our business and we work with external organisations such as STEM, WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) and Stonewall. We are also Disability Confident Committed; therefore, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We encourage applications from candidates looking for flexible working or reduced hours’ contracts.

Successful candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Pre-Employment check and will be required to undergo various checks including: Identity, Right to Work; Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed or rejected.

JACOBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.

When you join Jacobs you will have access to a wide range of Global Networks, centred on inclusion and diversity which is the foundation of our business and at the centre of our values.

To find out more about our networks, please visit our website; www.jacobs.com

If your are interested, CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

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And a kind note:

I am not associated with the recruiters. I do this posting to help my fellow tunnellers.

Please consider this the next time you are involved in selling or buying tunnel equipment: I am specialized in trading of tunnel equipment of all makes and models. If you need to buy or sell any TBMs, MSVs or any other tunnel related equipment, send me a DM with the specs and the price/budget info. I will do the rest for facilitating a win-win handover of the equipment for all sides.

TBM Mechanical Specialist - (BI 0005UY)

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