Jacking Machine Operator

SING YIET CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SING YIET CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an experienced TBM Operator to operate micro tunnel boring machines (Pipe Jacking) under varying ground conditions. You will control, monitor performance, ensure projects meet schedule and safety standards, and communicate progress from the control room.

Responsibilities include equipment mobilization, routine maintenance, emergency handling, producing daily logs, and upholding a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of specialized experience in handling Pipe Jacking Machines and/or micro-tunnelling.
• Demonstrated understanding of steering and control of micro-tunnelling/pipe jacking machine.
• Experience in tunnelling/pipe jacking works within Construction and/or Civil Engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate micro tunnel boring machine (Pipe Jacking Machine) in varying ground conditions.
• Assist in mobilization and de-mobilization of pipe jacking operations and ensure preventive maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Pipe Jacking

Micro-tunnelling

Control room operations

Safety culture

Education

Mechanical/Civil education

Job description

Responsible in operating micro tunnel boring machine (Pipe Jacking Machine) within varying ground conditions and according to provided tunnelling parameters. He is responsible for the safe, technical and economical operation of the pipe jacking machine, through the control room and to ensure the various projects are executed within the approved schedule and according to project parameters.
Assist in the mobilization and de-mobilization of the pipe jacking operations for any site setup and ensure preventive maintenance of all equipment are performed appropriately.

Undertake cutterhead and tool inspection during the drive, take charge of emergency situations within the TBM.

Maintaining and producing operational reports and daily activity logs.

Promote a safety culture; identify and communicate any and all working environment safety hazards.

Requirements

• Minimum Mechanical and/or Civil education
• Minimum 2 years of specialized experience in handling Pipe Jacking Machines and/or micro-tunnelling experience.
• Relevant work experience in tunnelling/pipe jacking works and pipe laying works within Construction and/or Civil Engineering projects
• Experience in DB works and construction supervision of works of similar magnitude would be ideal for this position
• Demonstrated understanding of steering and control of micro-tunnelling/pipe jacking machine and ability to skilfully steer machine remotely below ground to the destination