TBM Tunnel Shift Lead – Operations & Safety

L&T Technology Services Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a Shift Supervisor for TBM tunnelling to coordinate and oversee tunnelling activities, monitor machine performance, and ensure alignment with design parameters.

You will liaise with multiple engineering and QA/QC teams to maintain safe operations and continuous production. Responsibilities include monitoring ground conditions, managing segment erection and grouting, tracking progress, and conducting thorough handovers to incoming personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all TBM tunnelling activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor TBM operational parameters including advance rate, thrust, torque, cutterhead performance, face pressure, penetration rate, and machine alignment.
• Track and assess ground conditions, settlement monitoring data, and geotechnical performance to ensure tunnelling activities remain within design parameters.
• Supervise segment erection, ring construction, annular grouting, and associated quality control activities to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate spoil removal, material supply, segment delivery, grout logistics, and backup system operations to maintain continuous production.
• Monitor shift progress against planned targets and implement corrective actions to address delays, operational constraints, or performance issues.
• Liaise with TBM Operations, Engineering, Survey, Geotechnical, QA/QC, Maintenance, and HSE teams to ensure effective coordination of activities.
• Identify and promptly report operational risks, equipment issues, abnormal ground behaviour, and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, permit requirements, and project procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain accurate shift records including tunnelling progress, ring construction, machine performance, delays, incidents, and resource utilization.
• Conduct comprehensive shift handovers, communicating operational status, ongoing issues, priorities, and key risks to incoming personnel.

Job description

L&T Technology Services Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a Shift Supervisor for TBM tunnelling to coordinate and oversee tunnelling activities, monitor machine performance, and ensure alignment with design parameters.

You will liaise with multiple engineering and QA/QC teams to maintain safe operations and continuous production. Responsibilities include monitoring ground conditions, managing segment erection and grouting, tracking progress, and conducting thorough handovers to incoming personnel.