Inspector of Works - Tunnel Boring Machine
About this role
Project Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II - Polihali Transfer Tunnel
Division Water
Location Katse or Polihali tunnel sites in the Lesotho Highlands
Reports to Senior Inspector/Section Engineer (TBM) or as instructed by the Project Manager.
Primary Position Purpose
MSKC Joint Venture are the Professional Services Consultants for the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel Lesotho Highlands Water Project-Phase II project. The new Polihali Transfer Tunnel will connect the new Polihali Dam with the Katse Reservoir, which delivers water through Transfer and Delivery Tunnels, to the Ash River Outfall between Clarens and Bethlehem in South Africa.
This position will be required to support to the Senior Inspector/Section Engineer with all TBM inspection requirements.
High Level Role Description and Duties:
You will be part of a dynamic team representing MSKC-JV who provide professional services for the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel for LHDA.
The incumbent shall have experience in underground Tunnel Boring Machine operations as a minimum.
Reports to Senior Inspector/Section Engineer (TBM).
Inspects the Whole of the Works to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings and specifications as well as relevant & applicable standards or codes.
Inspects Tunnel Boring Machine construction activities and construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications.
Observes work in progress to assure conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship.
Checks drawings/plans for compliance with project specifications.
Notes and communicates any identified discrepancies on the Works.
Ensures that the Contractor’s production teams conduct Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessments, etc.
Prepares Daily Diaries, document inspections, photograph status/conditions of the Works and shares such records with the Senior Inspector and Section Engineers.
Ensures safe execution of Works by the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors.
Required Experience:
Tunnelling experience combined with Civil Engineering works
Required Qualifications
BSc/B Eng or B Tech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar approved
Knowledge and experience in Water and Tunnelling will be advantages.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role or has worked on similar projects
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