tunnel boring machine operator

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Description

Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotating cutting wheel and screw conveyor to maximise stability of the tunnel before tunnel rings are installed. Tunnel boring machine operators then put the reinforced concrete rings in place using remote controls.

Hierarchy

8 · Plant and machine operators and assemblers → 81 · Stationary plant and machine operators → 811 · Mining and mineral processing plant operators → 8113 · Well drillers and borers and related workers

Related skills

drive tunnel boring machine (essential · skill/competence)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
install tunnel segments (essential · skill/competence)
mechanical systems (essential · knowledge)
mechanics (essential · knowledge)
operate theodolite (essential · skill/competence)
prevent damage to utility infrastructure (essential · skill/competence)
react to events in time-critical environments (essential · skill/competence)
switch tunnel boring machine modes (essential · skill/competence)
tend boring machine (essential · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
tunnel boring machine console (essential · knowledge)
use safety equipment in construction (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
coordinate drilling (optional · skill/competence)
determine tunnel boring machine speed (optional · skill/competence)
drive mobile heavy construction equipment (optional · skill/competence)
electricity (optional · knowledge)
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition (optional · skill/competence)
keep personal administration (optional · skill/competence)
machinery load capacity (optional · knowledge)
monitor excavated material (optional · skill/competence)
monitor tunnel boring machine supplies (optional · skill/competence)
operate excavator (optional · skill/competence)
set up temporary construction site infrastructure (optional · skill/competence)
work in a construction team (optional · skill/competence)

Details

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Base · occupation_code8113.8

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Base · is_ancestor0

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Translation · preferred_labeltunnel boring machine operator

Translation · alt_labelstunneller
tunnelling equipment operator
TBM operator
tunnelling machine operator
tunnelling equipment operative

Translation · descriptionTunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotating cutting wheel and screw conveyor to maximise stability of the tunnel before tunnel rings are installed. Tunnel boring machine operators then put the reinforced concrete rings in place using remote controls.