TBM Tunnel Superintendent

Surbana Jurong; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Superintendent for the Polihali TBM works as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II. The role reports to Resident Engineers, leads the TBM inspectorate, and guides the engineering team to meet contract requirements for TBM operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng/BTech or National Diploma) and experience in water tunnels, with the ability to work independently and in a team within a multidisciplinary project

Qualifications

• BSc/B Eng or B Tech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar approved
• Knowledge and experience in Water and Tunnelling will be advantages.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Leads the TBM inspectorate and provides technical guidance to the Engineers team including working closely with the contractor’s TBM operations team.
• Must be competent in the observation and interpretation of TBM operating parameters such as thrust, torque, penetration rate etc and recommend any adjustments required as demanded by the geology.
• Laise directly with senior geotechnical staff to monitor ground conditions encountered to assess the implication for TBM performance.
• Specific skills in the installation of tapered segmental lining, specifically ring build quality and annular grouting, segmental damage etc.
• Inspects all work related to the TBM to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings and specifications as well as relevant & applicable standards or codes.
• Inspects Tunnel Boring Machine construction activities and construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications.
• Observes work in progress to assure conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship.
• Record and monitor specific TBM down time stoppages, and cause.
• Checks drawings/plans for compliance with project specifications Notes and communicates any identified discrepancies on the Works.
• Ensures that the Contractor’s production teams conduct Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessments, etc.
• Attends such Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessment sessions as required or directed by Management.
• Review Daily Diaries, documented inspections, photograph status/conditions of the Works and comment on such records with the Section Engineers where required.
• Analise progress and production and make recommendations to improve safety, quality, production, and avoid risk threats.
• Calls for materials testing as and when required.
• Reviews contract drawings, method statements, safe work procedures, plans and specifications for compliance with applicable project requirements.
• Review site measurements of executed work on each shift worked as required.
• Support the production of redline drawings for the purposes of As-Built Drawings.
• Ensures safe execution of Works by the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors and note unsafe acts.
• Raise NCRs as required.

Skills

TBM inspection

Geotechnical coordination

Independent and team work

Education

BSc/B Eng or B Tech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Contract drawings interpretation

Job description

Project Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II - Polihali Transfer Tunnel Division Water Location Katse or Polihali tunnel sites in the Lesotho Highlands

Primary Position Purpose MSKC Joint Venture are the Professional Services Consultants for the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel Lesotho Highlands Water Project-Phase II project.

The role of the Superintendent will involve the following duties:

• Reports to the two Resident Engineers and Chief Resident Engineer.


• Leads the TBM inspectorate and provide technical guidance and training to the Engineers team including working closely with the contractor’s TBM operations team.


• Must be competent in the observation and interpretation of TBM operating parameters such as thrust, torque, penetration rate etc and recommend any adjustments required as demanded by the geology.


• Laise directly with senior geotechnical staff to monitor ground conditions encountered to assess the implication for TBM performance.


• Specific skills in the installation of tapered segmental lining, specifically ring build quality and annular grouting, segmental damage etc.


• Inspects all work related to the TBM to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings and specifications as well as relevant & applicable standards or codes.


• Inspects Tunnel Boring Machine construction activities and construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications.


• Observes work in progress to assure conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship.


• Record and monitor specific TBM down time stoppages, and cause.


• Checks drawings/plans for compliance with project specifications Notes and communicates any identified discrepancies on the Works.


• Ensures that the Contractor’s production teams conduct Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessments, etc.


• Attends such Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessment sessions as required or directed by Management.


• Review Daily Diaries, documented inspections, photograph status/conditions of the Works and comment on such records with the Section Engineers where required.


• Analise progress and production and make recommendations to improve safety, quality, production, and avoid risk threats.


• Calls for materials testing as and when required.


• Reviews contract drawings, method statements, safe work procedures, plans and specifications for compliance with applicable project requirements.


• Review site measurements of executed work on each shift worked as required.


• Support the production of redline drawings for the purposes of As-Built Drawings.


• Ensures safe execution of Works by the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors and note unsafe acts.


• Raise NCRs as required.

Required Qualifications

• BSc/B Eng or B Tech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar approved


• Knowledge and experience in Water and Tunnelling will be advantages.


• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

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