TBM Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Direct all TBM tunneling operations across shifts, including excavation, ground support, utilities, conveyor/muck handling, and underground logistics
• Own the full production system: segment/material supply, spoil removal, shaft operations, and surface support required to sustain continuous mining
• Develop and execute shift plans, production targets, and lookahead schedules in coordination with project management and engineering
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate foremen and crews; build crew capability and ensure clear shift-to-shift handoffs
• Own safety performance underground: enforce safety standards, SOPs, and engineering requirements, and lead incident prevention, investigation, and corrective actions
• Coordinate TBM advance, maintenance windows, and interventions with operators, mechanics, and electricians to maximize machine availability
• Anticipate and resolve mechanical, electrical, and ground condition issues affecting production; escalate risks early with proposed solutions
• Manage crew scheduling, staffing, and material planning; provide input on production costs, resource needs, and schedule forecasts
• Track and report production metrics, downtime, and progress to project leadership, and drive continuous improvement in advance rates

Qualifications

• 8+ years of underground tunneling or mining experience, including significant time on TBM projects
• Prior experience as a Superintendent, Lead, or senior Foreman leading multiple crews on TBM operations
• Deep working knowledge of TBM systems, ground support, ventilation, dewatering, and underground logistics
• Proven track record of delivering production safely under demanding schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and supporting 24/7 rotating shift operations
• Willingness to relocate to and work in Dubai, UAE; international project experience preferred

Culture

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for all permanent Dubai based employees.
• The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.