Tunnel Engineer Jobs jobs in Singapore

Job Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain mechanical equipment used in tunnelling works, including TBMs, slurry systems, pumps, and compressors.

Supervise tunnel and ground freezing procedures and activities.

Monitor and execute tunnel methods and procedures.

Coordinate routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.

Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts and tools for tunnel operations.

Design, install, and maintain ventilation systems to ensure compliance with workplace safety and health standards.

Monitor air quality and environmental conditions within the tunnel environment.

Oversee slurry separation and handling systems, especially for mechanized tunnelling.

Support in managing excavation systems, ensuring safe and stable face pressure is maintained during TBM operations.

Implement and maintain mechanical instrumentation systems for monitoring ground movement, pressure, temperature, and vibration.

Ensure calibration and data integrity of instruments used during tunnelling works.

Ensure all mechanical systems and equipment meet statutory requirements and internal safety standards.

Participate in risk assessments and method statement reviews related to mechanical operations.

Work closely with civil, structural, and geotechnical teams to coordinate work interfaces.

Maintain accurate maintenance logs, reports, and technical documentation.

Support commissioning and testing of mechanical systems.

Respond to mechanical failures during operations and lead timely resolution.

Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability and tunnel efficiency.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 4 years of experience in tunnel or underground construction projects.

Minimum 4 years of experience handling with tunnel boring machines (TBM), micro TBM, pipe roofing, slurry management, and ventilation systems.

Have experience working with compressed air environment.

Knowledgeable of mechanical principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, and instrumentation.

Strong understanding of workplace safety standards.

Hands-on, proactive, and able to work in asite-based, fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Bachy Soletanche Singapore Pte Ltd has been providing innovative geotechnical and foundation engineering solutions in Singapore since the mid 1970s. As a leader in the industry our expertise successfully delivers technically challenging projects.

An uncompromising commitment at a corporate level to prioritise safety performance has resulted in award-winning initiatives developed by Bachy Soletanche Singapore.

During the 1970s, Bachy Soletanche contributed to developing water infrastructure projects in Singapore. The company was incorporated in 1982, and has been involved in the development and construction of Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) from its earliest phases to date. The company diversified into geotechnical and foundation works for the private sector on major projects such as SUNTEC and Bugis Junction while continuing to participate in public sector construction projects such as Central Ministries Building and the New Supreme Court.

All the while, Bachy Soletanche has continued to innovate with the introduction of specialist equipment, such as the Hydrofraise, and award winning designs, such as the retaining walls for The Sail@Marina Bay.

Bachy Soletanche Singapore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Soletanche Bachy group of companies, the world’s largest geotechnical engineering group employing over 9,000 permanent staff comprising 60 nationalities.

Drawing on the group’s network of more than 1,000 engineers and managers and projects executed in over 100 countries, Bachy Soletanche Singapore provides clients with the full range of the techniques and services of an internationally renowned specialist.

Singapore is the regional office for the group’s activities in the Asia Pacific Region.