Joseph Gallagher Limited · 20 hours ago
MudMan - Microtunnelling Separation Technician
Wales, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelJoseph Gallagher Limited is a family-owned business focused on client satisfaction and responsible operations. They are seeking a Mud Man to operate and manage separation processes, ensuring optimal slurry quality and system management in microtunnelling projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Operating Separation Plant: Operating and monitoring the surface separation plant, which includes shaker screens, hydro-cyclones, and, frequently, a decanting centrifuge to separate solids from the slurry
Managing the density, viscosity, and composition of the slurry to ensure it is suitable for the geology being bored
Adjusting the slurry feed rate and managing the removal of sub-63μm particles using a centrifuge to minimise water content in the waste
Monitoring the closed-loop slurry system, including the feeding of clean slurry to the cutter head and the return of slurry loaded with excavated material
Managing the addition of chemicals (flocculants) to the separation process to ensure efficient separation of fines
Assisting in monitoring the slurry pressure to prevent ground collapse or over-excavation, ensuring it balances with the geology
Conducting daily maintenance and checks on the separation plant, slurry pumps, and tanks
Identifying issues in the slurry circuit, such as blockages or inefficient separation, and taking corrective action
Managing the disposal of solid waste and ensuring the recycled liquid is within specification for reuse
Qualification
Required
Be familiar with centrifuges
Experience in Micro Tunnelling
Experience setting up separation
Company
Joseph Gallagher Limited
Joseph Gallagher is one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractors that has significantly grown over the past 40 years into an international business.
Founded in 1982
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase