Tunnel Inspector

Requisition ID: 97533

Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Serve as an experienced tunnel inspector, meeting the required responsibilities, qualifications and experience, who reports to Hatch’s construction management team of senior, engineers and managers (ie. Engineer’s representative (ER), project engineer (PE), construction manager (CM) or project manager (PM)) on a tunnel construction project.

Responsibilities & Duties

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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.

Education:

• Diploma or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• Experience may be substituted in lieu of Diploma education as defined herein.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.