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Hatch · 16 hours ago

Tunnel Inspector

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hatch is a company committed to positive change through innovative infrastructure solutions. They are seeking an experienced Tunnel Inspector to oversee underground construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while documenting progress and supporting engineering efforts.

Business Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety, quality, and ethical standards in accordance with Hatch policies, standards, guides, and supervises staff compliance

Inspection, monitoring and recording of all underground work activities including labour, plant, delays, progress, construction quality, TBM maintenance, environmental and OH&S compliance

Work shifts in conjunction with the Contractor’s shift roster to ensure full time coverage of all underground construction and TBM maintenance work

Provide tunnel and shaft inspection and engineering support to Hatch’s engineers, tunnel inspectors, managers and related staff

Document field observations. Check and measure the performed work

Initiate and maintain daily inspection reports, photographs, and other project construction documentation as directed by the Hatch construction management team. Complete daily inspection reports, including photographs and design adjustment recommendations, within 24 hours

Monitor and report on progress of work. Maintain detailed records of contractor's performance and progress

Assist to establish and maintain documentation of non-conforming work. Assist in tracking corrective measures to resolve any non-conforming work

Assure that contractor's as-built records are monitored for accuracy and completeness, collected at end of the project, and forwarded to engineer’s representative

Assist with geological mapping of the tunnel face and sidewalls by the contractor and the Employer’s specialty geotechnical engineering consultant

Verify that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures. Help prepare and resolve non-compliance notices

Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly construction progress reports for Employer

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Tunnel inspectionHeavy civil constructionTBM tunnelling operationsDrill & blast techniquesShotcrete installationGeotechnical engineeringSafety complianceField supervisionDocumentation skills

Required

Ability to work underground shifts in tunnels and shafts in the conditions as described herein under Job Summary

Working knowledge of construction-related processes, tunnel industry practices, and tunnel safety requirements

Comprehensive understanding of heavy civil underground construction and mining principles, materials and equipment and methods

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by Hatch's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Five (5) or more years of cumulative progressive experience as a Tunnel Inspector, or related occupation in heavy civil underground construction engineering

Heavy civil underground construction

Drill & blast tunnelling and shaft construction techniques and controlled blasting design, including burn cut and charged hole pattern design, delay timing, explosives and detonator product, charging procedures, and explosive charge weight calculations

TBM (main beam, single shield or double shield) tunnelling operations and performance analysis

Tunnel support selection, installation and testing

Shotcrete installation and testing

7 or more years of field inspection or supervision of TBM tunnel project experience may be accepted in lieu of a Diploma and 5 years of experience

Knowledge of tunnel, shaft, slope stabilization, pipeline and utilities construction methods, materials, standards and specifications

Diploma or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Company

Hatch

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Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.

Founded in 1955

Mississauga, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.hatch.com

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