LNT/TSM/1717841

- HCI-Heavy Civil Infrastructure
- Chennai

- Posted On 17 Apr 2026

- End Date 14 Oct 2026

- Required Experience10 - 15 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

TBM & Tunnel TBM & Tunnel (Civil) TBM & Tunnel (Electrical)

Minimum Qualification

Bachelors Program Civil Engineering

Job Description

Shift Operations Management

- Take full charge of tunneling operations during the assigned shift, including TBM driving, ring erection, backup activities, and tunnel services.
- Ensure EPB TBMs are operated within approved parameters and manufacturer recommendations.
- Achieve planned advance rates and shift production targets with optimum use of manpower and equipment.

Technical & Operational Control

- Monitor TBM performance parameters, geological conditions, and machine behavior during the shift.
- Coordinate with TBM Operators and Engineers to adjust operational parameters in response to ground conditions.
- Identify operational risks and implement immediate corrective actions to prevent delays or incidents.

Safety & Quality

- Enforce strict compliance with project safety procedures and underground work permits.
- Conduct toolbox talks and ensure safe working practices throughout the shift.




- Ensure quality of segment installation, ring build geometry, backfilling/grouting, and housekeeping.

Coordination & Communication

- Coordinate with maintenance, electrical, ventilation, logistics, and survey teams for uninterrupted operations.
- Maintain effective communication with the Senior Tunnelling Manager (STM) on shift progress, breakdowns, safety concerns, and geotechnical observations.
- Ensure smooth and accurate handover between shifts.

Reporting & Documentation

- Maintain accurate shift logs, production reports, downtime records, and incident reports.
- Report any abnormal ground conditions, machine issues, or safety incidents immediately to the STM.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong hands?on experience in EPB TBM tunneling operations, preferably in metro projects.
- Working knowledge of mixed geology and hard?rock tunneling.
- Ability to manage large tunnel crews and multiple parallel activities under shift conditions.
- Valuable understanding of underground safety systems, emergency response, and risk control.
- Strong communication and decision?making skills, especially under operational pressure.

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