Tata Projects

TBM Operator

Tata Projects  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  20 minutes ago
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Job Description

Objectives

Operate and maintain Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for safe and efficient tunnel excavation, monitoring of operational parameters, alignment control, troubleshooting, and coordination with site teams for segmental lining, grouting, and muck removal.

Responsibilities

  1. Safe operation of TBM from control cabin, including steering, advance rate, cutterhead torque, thrust, and RPM adjustments.
  2. Continuous monitoring of TBM performance parameters, ground conditions, and earth pressure balance (for EPB) or slurry systems.
  3. Performing routine inspections, maintenance, and lubrication of TBM components such as cutters, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
  4. Ensuring accurate line and grade alignment using guidance systems during excavation.
  5. Coordination and supervision of precast segment erection and ring building.
  6. Monitoring and control of grouting operations behind the shield.
  7. Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related issues during operations.
  8. Recording operational data, shift logs, and production reports.
  9. Compliance with safety protocols, risk assessments, and emergency procedures in confined spaces.
  10. Coordination with muck removal, ventilation, and probing/drilling teams.
  11. Review and reporting of instrumentation & monitoring (I&M) data for convergence and settlement.
  12. Assisting in TBM assembly, launch, breakthroughs, and disassembly as required.

Skills and Experience

Experience in heavy machinery operation.

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About Tata Projects

Tata Projects is one of the most admired Technology led Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in India. We have expertise in providing sustainable solutions in the execution of large and complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects while also demonstrating strong presence in refineries and petrochemical plants. We leverage our domain knowledge across various business segments to address the shift to clean energy to meet the nation’s Net Zero ambitions.

We provide ready-to-deploy solutions for semiconductor facilities, giga factories, data centres, refineries, green fuels, roads, bridges, integrated rail & metro systems, commercial building & airports, power generation, transmission & distribution systems, chemical process plants, water & waste management, and mining & metal purification systems.

Tata Projects offers one stop service covering entire life cycle of the project, from project conceptualization to operations & maintenance. It uses innovative technology solutions to offer bouquet of services which includes engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, inspection & expediting, operations, repairs & maintenance, and shutdown services.

Over the years, Tata Projects has received several awards and recognitions for its project delivery and commitment to safety & quality.

We are a part of the TATA Group which operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission ‘To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’. In 2023-24, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was $165Billion. These companies collectively employ over 10,00,000 people.

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Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Mumbai, IN
Year Founded
1979
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