Short description

Come join our team as a Fitter on a tunnelling project in the USA!

Function description

This is your opportunity to be a part of a big international Tunnelling project in the USA! We are looking for a Fitter to conduct repair and maintenance work on both the TBM equipment and on the Heavy machinery onsite (e.g., MSVs).

For this position, your responsibilities may include: 

• Install hydraulic systems for the TBM equipment (i.e., rams, power train transmissions, drive train circuits, etc.), ensuring its functionality and reliability.
• Conduct a full diagnosis and inspection of the TBM’s hydraulic systems to detect any defects or malfunctions
• Conduct maintenance and repair work both on the TBM and on the heavy machinery equipment (e.g., MSV, 360 Crane Machine)
• Perform tests both on the hydraulic and heavy machinery equipment to ensure its optimal performance
• Follow all safety protocols and ensure the material is fit for purpose to promote a safe work environment onsite.

Requirements

• You must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar positions and/or TBM related projects (mandatory)
• Experience working with a Herrenknecht TBM with a diameter bigger than 10 meters (mandatory)
• Experience working with heavy machinery – MSV (preferably from the brands Metalliance or TMS) 
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems (mandatory)
• Advanced level of Spanish and/or English (both are preferred) 

What we offer/benefits/advantages

• Rotation schedule according to production (on average 12 weeks on 2 weeks off)
• Flights provided every 12 weeks’ time
• Accommodation and travel to work provided
• Experience on a big international project in the tunnel industry
• You can also count with us to provide you continuous support and assistance throughout the project. 

If you are interested and consider yourself a good fit for this position, do not hesitate to apply. We will be in contact with you shortly after. If however this is not the right choice at the moment, you can find other opportunities at iPS here