TBM Technician
Core
Operating EPB Tunnel Boring Machines and providing civil engineering support for tunnel construction on the River Torrens to Darlington motorway project.
Role type
TBM Technician (hands-on IC)
Builds
10.5-kilometre motorway with tunnel sections
Domain
Civil infrastructure / Tunnelling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
TBM operation, hydraulics, electrics, PLC interfaces, data interpretation, geological report analysis, risk assessment, shift coordination, equipment maintenance, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Confined space certification, working at heights certification, first aid certification, Primavera 6, Microsoft Suite
Technologies
EPB Tunnel Boring Machines, Primavera 6, Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse TBM parameters (face pressure, torque, thrust, spoil removal), coordinate with civil engineers and segment erectors, adjust operational parameters for efficiency and safety, diagnose and report technical issues, organize TBM maintenance and repair, maintain shift logs and reports, participate in safety briefings, ensure handover between shifts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC