Shift TBM Engineer: Tunneling Ops & Safety Lead

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering is seeking a TBM Tunnel Supervisor to coordinate and oversee tunnelling activities on a rotating shift in Dubai. The role emphasizes safe operations, machine performance monitoring, and rigorous adherence to project procedures.

You will liaise with multiple teams to ensure seamless coordination, document shifts, and report risks. This position requires strict attention to ground conditions and quality control throughout tunnelling operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all TBM tunnelling activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor TBM operational parameters such as advance rate, thrust, torque, cutterhead performance, face pressure, penetration rate, and alignment.
• Track ground conditions, settlement data, and geotechnical performance to stay within design parameters.
• Supervise segment erection, ring construction, annular grouting, and QC activities for project compliance.
• Coordinate spoil removal, material supply, segment delivery, grout logistics, and backup system operations to maintain production.
• Monitor shift progress vs. plan and take corrective actions for delays or constraints.
• Liaise with TBM Operations, Engineering, Survey, Geotechnical, QA/QC, Maintenance, and HSE for coordination.
• Identify and report operational risks, equipment issues, abnormal ground behaviour, and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, permits, and project procedures.
• Support troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Prepare shift records on tunnelling progress, ring construction, machine performance, delays, incidents, and resource use.
• Conduct comprehensive shift handovers, communicating status, issues, priorities and risks to incoming personnel

Job description

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering is seeking a TBM Tunnel Supervisor to coordinate and oversee tunnelling activities on a rotating shift in Dubai. The role emphasizes safe operations, machine performance monitoring, and rigorous adherence to project procedures.

You will liaise with multiple teams to ensure seamless coordination, document shifts, and report risks. This position requires strict attention to ground conditions and quality control throughout tunnelling operations.