To work in a challenging and developing environment and implement skills learned from my previous qualification and job experiences. To continue the career learning process and develop positive, productive, and long-term relationships with my business, colleagues, associates, and clients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TBM Operator/Shift Supervisor
Spark North East Link Tunnels D&C
08.2024 - Current
TBM Launching Set Up + Commissioning
TBM Operation
Trained new operator
TBM Shift supervisor/ TBM Operator
CPBJH Joint Venture ( Westgate Tunnel Project)
02.2022 - 08.2024
TBM Launching set up + Commissioning
Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
TBM Operation
Shift Supervisor
Operate AVN 0.6m dia for crossbore X 11 drive
Set up + Launch
Operate CREG machine for cross passage
Tunnel TBM Shift Supervisor/TBM Operator
Lendlease, John Holland, Bouygues (CYP D&C)
06.2019 - 02.2022
Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Station Project
Supervision Crew, Safety, Production, Communication as Supervisor
TBM Operation and all TBM production work as TBM Operator
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TBM ACTIVITY INCLUDING DEMOBE TBM, TUNNEL SERVICES AND TRANSFER TO CROSS PASSAGE TEAM TO LOOK AFTER LAST2 CROSS PASSAGE TO COMPLETE13 &14 AND TRANSFER TO INTERNAL INSTRUCTURE TEAM TO LOOK AFTER TUNNEL INVERT CONCRETE POUR BETWEEN WESTERN PORTAL TO CBDS AND ALSO LOOKING AFTER TUNNEL WATER PROOFING AND SEGMENTS REPAIR AFTER ALL COMPLETION TRANSFER TO WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Tunnel and shaft Supervisor/TBM Operator
John Holland
02.2018 - 05.2019
Epping main sewer
Supervision Crews, Daily Pre-start, Toolbox talk as required
Attending project daily and weekly meeting
5 shaft and3 AVN TBMs launching system set up and launch
TBMs and slurry treatment plant assembly, de-assembly, re-locate
Operating a Herrenknecht AVN1600 slurry TBM
AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETION OF PROJECT TRANSFER TO MELBOURNE METRO TUNNEL AND STATION PROJECT
Tunnel and shaft Supervisor/TBM Operator
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
08.2017 - 01.2018
Kalkallo Sewer extension
Daily pre-start, Toolbox as required, TBM launch shaft & Slurry treatment Plant Set up and launch
Herrenknecht AVN1500 slurry TBM
Left project before completion due to new opportunities
Tunneller/ road header operator
CPB, Dragados, Samsung Joint Venture
03.2017 - 08.2017
West Connex New M5
Operating Road header
General tunneling works
Operating30tonne Moxy's between road header and surface when necessary
Left project before completion due to new opportunities
Shift supervisor/TBM Operator
John Holland
03.2016 - 02.2017
Amaroo sewer extension Melbourne
Operating a Herrenknecht AVN1500 slurry TBM
Tunnel TBM Shift Supervisor/TBM Operator
Samsung-Hsing Chong Joint Venture
04.2015 - 03.2016
MTR Shatin to Central link-SCL1109
Herrenknecht7.4m mix shield (slurry) TBM
Job Involves-Supervision Shift Crew, Daily Pre-start, Toolbox as required, TBM launching system Set up and launch, Trained New TBM Operators, TBM Operation, Report preparation & Submission, Assisting and handling crews in the TBM for the various operations
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Excavate and line2x tunnels/drifts down into a new underground coal mine
Contributed to successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Assemble TBM
Retrieval and Relaunch
Prep drifts for development Operate TBM and Train work force
TBM Operator/Leading Hand
BMD, Ghella Spa Acciona
10.2012 - 07.2013
Transcity-Legacy way Road Tunnel-Brisbane Australia
12.4mtr Herrenknecht Double Shield Hard Rock TBM
Assemble TBM
Launch TBM
17 Excavation and17 rings built within12 hrs
Shift
TBM Operator/Erector Operator/Leading Hand
John Holland
05.2009 - 10.2012
Melbourne main Sewer Replacement Project-Melbourne Australia
TBM Operator Lovat3m Dia
EPB TBM
Assist TBM Installation and retrieval
Training new TBM Personnel
Shaft excavation and TBM Launch system setup
Only TBM operator on project and successfully completed the two drives involving excavation a long section of tunnel in Coode island silt and dealt with hydrogen sulfide gas(H2S) and under building, road and many various utilities
TBM Operator EPB operation responsible for operating the TBM during excavation mode within the guidelines set by supervision
Report preparation and submission
Operation GRP Lining system and grouting of TBM drive and shaft
Pipe jacking of shaft connection and grouting and finishing over soft eye, Ladder installation and many various finishing works
Live sewer works with repairs + diverting +back filling of old sewer tunnels
TBM Operator/crew Leader
Dragages Hong Kong Ltd
04.2008 - 04.2009
Castle Peak Cable Tunnel
Castle peak cable tunnel Hong Kong (CPT) is an approximately4500m long single tube segment lined TBM tunnel with an excavated5.275m Dia.The Using HERRENKNECHT double shield hard rock (Gripper shield) TBM, equipped with PEA gravel system, jumbo drill and27 back up gantries
I was joining the halfway project as TBM operator and crew leading and successfully completed on time
Once complete project assisting to the de-assemble TBM and transfer to the DSD phase2,10km long and7.5m dia meter excavated segment lined sewer tunnel
Equipped with PEA gravel, grouting, and probe drilling system
Assisting to assemble TBM and successfully launch on time
TBM operation during excavation mode within the guidelines set by the supervision
Ring erector operator
Crew leading hand while maintenance cutter head or changing cutter disc, tools ripper and many various jobs in the tunnel
Rail track and service pipe maintenance
Proof drill operator and proof grouting
Report preparation and submission
Left Project before completion due to work opportunity in Australia with JOHN HOLLAND
TBM Operator/Erector Operator/Leading Hand
John Holland, Leighton Asia, Balfour Beatty
07.2006 - 04.2008
KCRC (MTR), KSL Contract No
KDB200
TBM launch system setup
TBM installation and retrieval
TBM Operator slurry operation responsible for operating the TBM during excavation mode within the guidelines set by the supervision
(7.95m Dia
Slurry mix shield TBM.)
Hyperbaric lock operator
Cutter head maintenance and change cutter disc, tools, rippers
Rail track and service pipe maintenance
Proof grouting
Report preparation and submission
TBM Operator/Erector Operator
Dragages (HK) Joint Venture
08.2003 - 08.2005
KCRC East Rail Extension Contract LDB201 –Sheung shui to Chau tau tunnel
NFM Technology EPB-shield dual mode TBM8.75m dia
Erector operator for down track tunnel
Important role for the progress of the works to allow the TBM to advance
Assistant TBM operator for up track tunnel
Once promoted I am responsible for controlling the TBM excavation and alignment which is the force front of the site progress
Handling of the crew in the TBM for the various operations
Crew leading hand while working in compress air
Report preparation and submission
Erector Operator/Crew Leading Hand
China Harbor-Transfield Joint Venture
09.2002 - 07.2003
The Kai Tak Transfer Scheme-Drainage Tunnel, Contract no
DC/99/05
4.4m ID segmentally tunnel using a5.2m Dia slurry mix shield TBM
Crew leading hand in the TBM for the various operation, Erector operator, slurry pipe, service pipe, rail track extension, cutterhead maintenance, changing cutter disc, tools, rippers, and intervention crew leading hand while working in compress air
-CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATE
-TRADE TEST CERTIFICATE-PLANT & EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TUNNELING
- FIRST AIDER CERTIFICATE-HONG KONG ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Awards
SAMSUNG-HSING CHONG JOINT VENTURE- SCL1109-MTR SHATIN TO CENTRAL LINK HONG KONG, BEST EMPLOYEE FOR THE MONTH-AS BEST SUPERVISOR-AUGUST2015
SUMMARY/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Tunnel/TBM Supervisor-
-Supervision Shift crew, daily pre-start, Toolbox talk as required
-Organizing workflow and ensuring that workers understand their duties or delegated tasks.
-Dedicate a significant proportion of time to the continued and ongoing training of all TBM crew members
-Enforce safety policies and procedures to decrease the potential for workers injuries on the job.
-Ensure all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly.
- Monitor the productivity of the TBM and support system, and logistics.
- Maximize progress and project achievement.
-Coordinate all works with Cross Passage & Lining and Station construction teams.
- Identify problem areas and investigate corrective action.
-Always maintain high occupational health and safety standards.
As TBM Operator and Tunneller-
-Extensive experience in operating various types of Tunnel boring machine (TBM) including EPB, Slurry mix shield, Hard rock double shield (Gripper shield) and Pipe Jacking TBMs (AVN).
-TBM operation during excavation mode within the guidelines set by the supervision, Report preparation & submission.
-Trained in the use of hyperbaric chamber, hyperbaric lock operator, experienced in compressed air works for cutter head maintenance and change cutter disc, rippers, tools up to5 bars.
-Experienced in the use of A+B grout plants, Proof drilling, proof grouting and PEA Gravel system.
-Familiar with the use of VMT, PYXIS, PPS guidance system.
-Confidently operate an erector to control and position concrete segments to specification. And experience in installing various types of service extension including rails, pipes, and ventilation according to method statements.
-Assist with various types of mechanical maintenance to minimize and prevent downtime.
-Available to work up to7 days a week on various shifts including overtime and able to cover staff absence at short notice.