AddressObjectives:
The labourer is responsible for assisting in the timely and technical execution of direct pipe installations, as a part of the operations team and in support of the Tunnelling Works.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with Site & Equipment setup
- Mix up slurry / lubrication Bentonite
- Monitor separation plant equipment and tank volumes
- Operate power / hand tools
- Pull and install tunnelling utility lines (electrical cables, slurry lines, vitaulics etc)
- Rig, hoist, and direct lifting equipment
- Participate in daily site meetings, and shift crossover meetings
- Load and unload trucks
- Sign tools and materials out, and report to Warehouse Coordinator when supplies are low
- Maintain, clean, and refurbish equipment
- Participate in safety inspections
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Fill out required paperwork, such as Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Knowledge & ability to operate air compressor, pumps, arial lift, generators etc.
Physical Demand
- Prolonged standing, walking, and/or sitting
- Use of hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls
- Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and walk on uneven ground
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Capability to work in confined spaces is required
- Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside
Key Competencies:
- Leadership/Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with the operations team to accomplish organisation/project goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing and accepting the consensus; leading by personal high-level workplace behaviours and self-presentation
- Communication: Ability to express ideas effectively in writing or verbally in individual and project team situations (including non-verbal communication); adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Able to interact with people at the highest and other levels. Ability to communicate with and develop/ maintain relationships with clients and ability to negotiate effectively to reach consensus on workplace issues.
- Quality Orientation/Attention to detail: Accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved in the project, regardless of size; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness for the length of the project.
- Safety, Health and Environment Awareness: Accomplish tasks with an awareness of Health and Safety concerning themselves and others, and their environment. Ability to assess the risks and hazards involved in tasks, and methods to manage the hazards in order to prevent incidents, injury and damage.
- Technical Knowledge: having achieved a satisfactory level of technical skills/knowledge and experience in job-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise.
- Analysis/Problem Solving: Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships; identify cause-effect relationships and readily develop solutions to workplace problems.
Essential Criteria:
- Requirements: White Card, Work Entitlement in Australia, First Aid, Dogman ticket (preferred but can be provided by the Company)
- Experience: Previous experience with TBM, Vermeer Axis or AVN Microtunnelling Machines (preferred but not required)
- Willing and able to travel, work in confined spaces and at heights
