I am looking for a Shift Manager (PIC) to join a major tunnelling project in South West London.
Role Overview
- Shift manager/PIG (Person In Charge)/SIC (Site Incident Controller) for the main TBM tunnel drive from Carnwath Road shaft
- Provide technical support to the team during tunnel drive • Manage all safety issues on site • Manage all quality issues on site.
- Act as the Emergency Person in Charge for the shift
- Supervise the TBM shift works and all other operations on site
- Shift work will be required - 8hr shift pattern 7 days per week (rotation of Days, Backs, Nights). Responsibilities
- To be the lead on the shift
- Provide accurate and timely responses to project management.
- Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
- Supervise engineering team and support junior team.
- Monitor TBM works and ensure all parameters set by the works information and BMB procedures are met and recorded.
- Maintain control of all the TBM consumables and ensure sufficient supply of all required materials and plant for the planned works.
- Attend regular meetings (SRG, CTC, Weekly Progress, SIER, H&S) and chair if required.
- Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
- Maintain good working relations with client I designer I Supervisor, together with our supply chain.
- Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques .
- Liaising with the required departments - procurement, survey, safety, quality, consents, SRG to ensure TBM production is not slowed.
- Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence , allowing time for independent checking where required.
- Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
- Confirm in writing , on the same day, any verbal instructions received from the client I designer I RE's staff and ensure that comprehens ive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
- Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation (Green Files or equivalent) • Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg Materials Approval , NCR, Handover Documentation) Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed and digitally recorded as required by the PMP I Specification , including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
- Prepare 4 weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman , coordinated with overall site programme and ensure necessary resources available with agent.
- Monitor 4 weekly programme , mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting.
- Prepare written risk assessments and method statements & ITP's for the control of the works .
- Ensure that testing I sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
- Manage TBM consumables to ensure production is maintained. Order materials and maintain register of all orders placed and confirmed.
- Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time. Safety
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
- Contribute to safety initiatives
- Carry out briefings and presentations to the shift
- Lead by example
- Ensure all incidents are reported as per the required procedure
- Proactively take measures to eliminate/ minimise potential environmental impacts
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to environmental issues
- Actively participate in the identification of Environmental hazards and implement site control and preventive measures Quality
- Follow BMB management systems
- Be responsible for the quality of your own work
- Ensure continuous improvement
- Raising any issues in a timely fashion .
- Seek solutions to issues raised. Engineering/Planning
- Understand key milestones and priorities
- Work to the deadlines required by the programme
- Produce reports on progress and identifies "change "and shortcomings which require action.
- Summarise quantities objectively , with an eye on apparent anomalies for simple programming.
- Produce and update short term (4-6 weeks) programming , using Company system Client/Communication
- Act in the best interests of the Project in all dealings with the client, suppliers , workforce and public.
- Provide, maintain and support access to accurate contract and Companyinformation.
- Interrogate written and verbal information for completeness, consistency and accuracy.
- Deliver effective briefings and liaise well with clients, vendors and other stakeholders .
- Able to convey a clear message in writing . Commercial
- Be aware of effect of risk on the programme and financial outcome of the project.
- Be aware that risks are shared under the contract and which ones are relevant to your particular element of your project
- Read procedures and guidance and receive basic explanation/discussion from Sub Agent/Agent/OS.
- Support trainee engineers in their understanding of risk management.
- Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to junior engineers to ensure they have understanding and are supported.
- Carry out duties Right First Time.
- Ensure that any outstanding snagging/defect correction work is notified to your line manager Experience & Knowledge
- Successful experience at site, section engineer and PIC level in EPB TBM works.
- Knowledge of government legislation and Company policy on all matters relating to safety and environment.
- Thorough knowledge of construction procedures and working methods.
- Contract requirements relevant to current construction contract.
- Ability to record resource outputs.
- Appreciate the need for temporary works and any outside influences affecting site operations.
- Understand, and check where necessary, all schedules such as reinforcement drawings, drainage, landscape etc.
- Fully proficient in all aspects of materials sampling and testing.
- Develop ability to monitor and interpret results and act on information.
- Knowledge of geotechnical issues, plant and materials.
- Ability to identify ambiguities in the contract information.
- Ability to identify and address errors at the design stage or problems encountered during construction.
- Substantial knowledge of method and production output across an appropriate range of the business operations and familiar with commonly used specifications.
- Use this knowledge to plan routine jobs and determine the best process and procedure to mitigate key engineering and quality risks.
- Knowledge of temporary works in order to take on role of TWC/TWS Qualifications & Skills
- HNC, HND or degree in Civil engineering, Mining or Tunnelling
- EPB TBM experience
- Working and managing teams Behavioural Competencies
- Good attendance and timekeeping essential
- Able to work collaboratively within a team to achieve deadlines
- Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project
- Do not ignore unsafe behaviour Technical Competencies
- EPB TBM experience essential
- Familiarity with civil engineering methods of construction
- Ability to use other basic software to carry out engineering duties e.g. LSS, AutoCAD 30 civil, revit structures etc.
- Ability to manage surveying operations in line with best practice