TBM Specialist

The TBM Specialist plays a critical role in the safe efficient and coordinated execution of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations through stations and portals on major underground infrastructure projects. Reporting to senior leadership this role is responsible for planning supervising and coordinating all TBMrelated activities within station environments ensuring works are delivered safely to specification on schedule and in full compliance with project requirements regulatory standards and approved methodologies. This role acts as a key interface between TBM crews construction teams subcontractors and other disciplines to manage complex operational interfaces and minimize risk to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan manage and oversee small to largescale construction activities related to TBM operations ensuring delivery is safe timely costeffective and environmentally responsible.
• Conduct site investigations and review technical data including drawings reports surveys test results and geotechnical information to inform construction planning and execution.
• Carry out technical assessments and feasibility reviews contributing to the development of construction methodologies staging plans and technical documentation.
• Assess construction risks constructability constraints materials requirements logistics and cost impacts associated with TBM works.
• Provide sound technical advice and proactively resolve operational challenges design issues and unforeseen site conditions through practical and innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders including engineers designers contractors subcontractors and client representatives.
• Monitor progress against the programme and contribute to regular reporting on construction status risks and mitigation measures.
• Maintain awareness of project budgets and schedules supporting procurement planning and the timely availability of equipment materials and services.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable legislation permits safety standards environmental requirements and project procedures producing technical records and documentation as required.
• Coordinate and supervise all TBMrelated works within stations and portals ensuring readiness for TBM arrival breakthrough crossing and relaunch activities.
• Supervise station crews preparing worksites and logistics arrangements to safely receive the TBM including access temporary works and construction interfaces.
• Oversee TBM mining crews in collaboration with shift engineers during TBM passage through stations managing activities from initial breakthrough through to disassembly transit and relaunch preparation.
• Supervise crews working in stations already crossed by the TBM ensuring safe and efficient removal dismantling relocation or modification of breakout breakin crossing and logistics structures.
• Ensure that detailed work procedures risk assessments and method statements are developed approved communicated and fully briefed to all crews prior to commencement of activities.
• Verify that approved procedures and safe work practices are strictly followed during execution.
• Develop and maintain lookahead schedules coordinating interfaces with other project teams including Civil SEM Survey Plant and Logistics to ensure alignment of activities.
• Anticipate procurement needs and subcontractor requirements ensuring materials equipment and specialist services are available in advance of planned works.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors performing TBMrelated activities under the roles supervision ensuring quality safety and schedule compliance.
• Proactively plan construction methods and sequencing to optimize safety productivity and programme certainty.
• Ensure all temporary works associated with TBM station crossing activities are engineered reviewed approved installed and maintained in accordance with approved designs methods and safety requirements prior to use.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Mining Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in tunnel engineering on major infrastructure or underground construction projects preferably within multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Site Engineer and/or Shift Engineer with strong handson knowledge of TBM operations and a practical understanding of construction sequencing execution and challenges.
• Proven experience in the design coordination installation and management of temporary works including associated construction methods procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong project management and site supervision capabilities with the ability to plan coordinate and oversee complex construction activities involving multiple teams and interfaces.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with site crews engineers subcontractors and senior project stakeholders in a highpressure environment.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact  

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While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time