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RAFAEL CABRAL

Cooma,NSW

Summary

Hard, reliable and experienced tunnel/civil construction professional. I've Worked in these industries as laborer, heavy equipment operator, foreman and superintendent. I have experience in NATM, TBM, MTBM, EPB and road headers as well as concrete liner, grout, shotcrete (wet and dry) deep excavation, ground support and stabilization. Worked in both union and nonunion market supervising crews from 8 to 150 members in different crafts (laborers, operators, carpenters, pile drivers, welders and subcontractors)

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Superintendent

Future Generation Joint Venture -FGJV
11.2024 - Current

Concrete operation at the Talbingo intake, Transition and TRT tunnel at the snowy 2.o project.

  • Optimized resource allocation by monitoring project progress and adjusting schedules as needed to minimize delays or disruptions.
  • Conducted site inspections to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Supervised a team of construction workers, providing guidance and mentoring for skill development.
  • Monitored work performance and productivity of subcontractors to comply with specifications, procedures, quality and safety requirements.

Tunnel Superintendent

Protecnium/Lane JV
06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Oversaw the entire adits excavation and connection process to ensure the highest level of quality, cost control, and efficiency.
  • In charge of preparation, execution, personnel, safety, and operations in all phases of [Type] project operations.
  • Ensured onsite safety and followed all OSHA regulations by [Action].
  • Met productivity, safety, and environmental control key performance indicators.
  • Client DC Water /Cost of project US$580,000.000
  • EPB Herrenknecht 25'

Site Supervisor

RC Concrete
09.2016 - 05.2021
  • Different clients throughout the 5 boroughs of New York and Long Island.
  • Projects cost from US$1,250,000 to US$65,000,000
  • Jobs consisted of demolition, concrete (Foundation and flat), shoring and lagging, tie backs, caissons, sheet piles and ground support and stabilization as well as concrete repairs via shotcrete application (wet and dry) and installation of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer).
  • Ensured that projects were completed on time, within budget, and according to approved quality and cost estimates.
  • Conducted interviews, hired, and trained new employees.

Tunnel/Shaft Walker

IHP JV
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Client DC Water/Cost of the project US$630,000,000
  • Led crews on the excavation and construction of shafts. oversaw the installation of sheet piles, walers, tie backs and surface excavation while training new employees.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism and calmness with all personnel even in high-stress situations.

Tunnel Superintendent

Michels Corp
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Client MTA/LIRR - Cost of the project part of US$12 Billion CMO-005.
  • Oversaw the entire lining process of the tunnel to ensure the highest level of quality, cost control, and efficiency.
  • Oversaw the excavation of the micro tunnel.
  • In charge of preparation, execution, personnel, safety, and operations in all phases of tunnel/liner project operations.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work on track with project goals.

Shaft/Tunnel Walker

S J Louis Construction-Tx Ltd
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Client City of Austin/ Cost of the project US$135,000,000
  • Shaft sinking and tunneling with a road header , applying wet shotcrete, ground support and training new employees.

Tunnel Shifter

Obayashi
03.2011 - 06.2012
  • Client City of Austin/ Cost of the project US$145,000,000
  • Worked closely with tunnel walker training and supervising the crew while excavating and lining the tunnel.
  • Ran heavy equipments as well.

Tunnel/Shaft Walker

MOLE JV
08.2007 - 03.2010
  • Client City of Snellville/Cost US$95,000,000
  • Led crews on the excavation and construction of shafts and tunnel on hard rock. oversaw the sheet piles and caissons and the application of dry and wet shotcrete.
  • Provided support and mentoring to new team members as they learned various navigational duties, such as mining and running heavy equipment.

Tunnel Shifter/Shotcrete Walker

Gunther Nash
06.2005 - 07.2007
  • Client City of Atlanta/Cost US$105,000,000
  • Led crews on the excavation and construction of the shaft and tunnel/cavern to be connected to an existing CSO tunnel. Oversaw sheet piles installation and ran the shotcrete crew once the drilling and blasting was completed.
  • Trained crews on shotcrete application and running heavy equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Tunnel Shifter

Obayashi
02.2003 - 05.2005
  • Maintained and cleaned the equipment, as well as inspecting it after each job.
  • Was in charge of operating excavators, loaders, muckers, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts and bobcats in order to complete work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Led with the walker the crew while tunneling.

Tunnel Laborer/Shotcrete Laborer

Kiewit
04.1998 - 01.2003
  • Client City of Rio Piedra/ cost US$300,000,000
  • Started as a laborer then moved to heavy equipment operator to then became the person in charge of the shotcrete crew.
  • Worked with the sheet piles and caissons crews as well in the time there.

Skills

  • Safety and compliance
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Project management
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Staff management
  • Budgeting
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff education and training
  • Construction management
  • Quality control
  • Shaft sinking
  • Shotcrete (dry and wet)
  • Drilling
  • Tunneling
  • Excavation
  • Earth moving
  • Rigging
  • Lifting operations

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Osha 10
  • Osha 30
  • Osha 62
  • ACI Shotcrete
  • White Card
  • Grey Card
  • Track Safety
  • NY DEC

Timeline

Civil Superintendent

Future Generation Joint Venture -FGJV
11.2024 - Current

Tunnel Superintendent

Protecnium/Lane JV
06.2021 - 10.2024

Site Supervisor

RC Concrete
09.2016 - 05.2021

Tunnel/Shaft Walker

IHP JV
08.2015 - 08.2016

Tunnel Superintendent

Michels Corp
01.2014 - 06.2015

Shaft/Tunnel Walker

S J Louis Construction-Tx Ltd
06.2012 - 11.2013

Tunnel Shifter

Obayashi
03.2011 - 06.2012

Tunnel/Shaft Walker

MOLE JV
08.2007 - 03.2010

Tunnel Shifter/Shotcrete Walker

Gunther Nash
06.2005 - 07.2007

Heavy Equipment Operator/Tunnel Shifter

Obayashi
02.2003 - 05.2005

Tunnel Laborer/Shotcrete Laborer

Kiewit
04.1998 - 01.2003
RAFAEL CABRAL