TBM Shift Lead: Tunnel Construction & Safety Excellence

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a TBM Shift Supervisor to oversee TBM shift activities, ensuring safety, productivity, and adherence to procedures. The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Survey, Maintenance, QA/QC and HSE teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

You will monitor TBM performance, manage ring building, grout operations, and spoil handling while maintaining quality standards and accurate shift records.

Qualifications

• TBM supervision and shift management experience
• Strong team leadership and coordination abilities
• Commitment to HSE policies and safe work practices
• Experience in monitoring operational parameters and production targets
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Survey, Maintenance, QA/QC and HSE teams
• Proactive in identifying issues and driving performance improvements

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all TBM shift activities, including excavation, segment erection, annular grouting, spoil removal, and backup system operations.
• Lead and manage TBM crew personnel, ensuring safe work practices, productivity, and adherence to project procedures.
• Monitor TBM operational parameters and tunnel advancement to achieve planned production targets and maintain alignment requirements.
• Oversee ring building activities, ensuring correct segment installation and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate grouting operations to ensure proper ground support and tunnel stability.
• Ensure uninterrupted spoil handling, material supply, and logistical support for continuous TBM operation.
• Enforce HSE requirements, conduct toolbox talks, and promptly address unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Survey, Maintenance, QA/QC, and HSE teams to resolve operational issues and optimize performance.
• Monitor equipment condition, report defects, and support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate shift records, including production, downtime, safety observations, equipment status, and resource utilization.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate operational priorities, risks, and ongoing activities.

Job description

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a TBM Shift Supervisor to oversee TBM shift activities, ensuring safety, productivity, and adherence to procedures. The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Survey, Maintenance, QA/QC and HSE teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

You will monitor TBM performance, manage ring building, grout operations, and spoil handling while maintaining quality standards and accurate shift records.