Tunnel Boring Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Functions of the buttons, switches, gauges and monitors on a tunnel boring machine console.

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Steer the tunnel boring machine based on input from navigation devices. Operate the hydraulic rams in a timely and precise manner to stay on course.

Set the reinforced concrete tunnel segments in place after the tunnel boring machine has excavated sufficient space. Base the position of the segments on the plans or calculations for optimal …

Operate an optical or laser theodolite, precision instruments used to measure angles.

Monitor the process of switching the tunnel boring machine from boring mode to segment placement mode and vice versa.

Tend a boring machine, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. Passive load capacity and active load capacity, which is measure while …

Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity …

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Start, oversee and stop drilling sessions; coordinate personnel on drilling site.

Decide on the optimal speed for the tunnel boring machine, based on the type of material to be bored through and other environment variables.

Monitor the excavated material to determine the type and structure of the material and decide on any actions to be taken.

Make sure the tunnel boring machine is supplied with tunnel segments, water for cooling, quick-setting mortar for the segments, and other necessary supplies.