TBM Operator

Southland Holdings is seeking a TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Operator to support our Airport Project located in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities :

• Operates Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) for excavation of tunnel. Machine is a 60 double shield TBM
• Tends pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools
• Operate underground machinery including conveyors, pumps, or locomotives for removal of excavated material
• Move controls to start and position drills, and to advance tools into tunnel faces in order to complete horizontal or vertical cuts
• Move levers to control and adjust the movement of equipment, the speed, height, rotation and depth of cuts
• Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation in order to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems
• Reposition machines and move controls in order to make additional holes or cuts
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications :

• 10+ years' experience operating TBMs. Mechanical or electrical background preferred
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and tools
• Knowledge of Hard Rock, Earth Pressure Balance, or Mixed Shield (Slurry) TBM technology
• Operate machinery and systems including drills, pumps, hoists, winches, and TBMs
• Must be able to interpret drawings and written instructions
• Monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Experience with determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Experience operating TBM with hydrostatic pressure over 2 Bar
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and / or federal laws
• Proven knowledge in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers

Pay : $18-$25

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods as well as stand and walk.

EOE Statement

Southland Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection is based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Southland Holdings does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristics.