TBM Supervisor

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031.  The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

Reporting to the Tunnelling Superintendent, you will oversee the day-to-day supervision of Tunnel Boring Machine excavation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements. You will coordinate crews, monitor production, resolve operational issues and work closely with engineering, maintenance and construction teams to achieve project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations to ensure safe, efficient and productive tunnelling activities.
• Lead, coach and develop TBM crews, promoting a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Coordinate shift activities, work fronts and resources to achieve production targets.
• Monitor TBM performance, excavation progress and advance rates, identifying opportunities to improve productivity.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, survey and geotechnical teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements and approved methodologies.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, shift handovers and daily briefings.
• Monitor compliance with safety, environmental and project management systems.
• Assist in planning maintenance activities and respond to operational issues to minimise downtime.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily production reports, shift records and incident documentation.
• Identify, assess and escalate operational risks while implementing practical solutions.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.

About You

• Demonstrated experience supervising TBM or underground tunnelling operations on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanised tunnelling methodologies, excavation and underground construction practices.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Excellent understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices.
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse operational issues, make sound decisions and deliver practical solutions.
• Relevant trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or a related discipline (desirable).
• Current White Card and the ability to work across rotating day and night shift rosters.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.