About the Role
Oversee mechanical repair and maintenance on the TBM and construction equipment, coordinate machine assembly and installation, manage the preventative maintenance program, and supervise craft mechanics to ensure optimal equipment condition.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and participate in the technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and all supporting construction equipment.
- Oversee workforce organization, employee delegation, and the selection and coordination of vendors for parts, services, and technical support.
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety, quality, and environmental standards across project operations.
- Foster positive employee relations by supporting professional development, coaching team members, and resolving personnel issues through effective problem-solving.
- Serve as the mechanical lead, establishing and implementing best practices to guarantee high-quality workmanship and operational reliability.
- Monitor and manage team attendance, timekeeping, and productivity to ensure workforce efficiency.
- Develop, track, and maintain spare parts inventory, ensuring timely availability of components critical to TBM operations.
- Collaborate with the TBM manufacturer to manage consignment parts packages and oversee their utilization on-site.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule personnel assignments to achieve on-time and efficient project completion.
- Oversee the implementation, integration, and execution of all FK/TP safety programs at the project level.
- Assist in the development and execution of pre-planned project schedules, aligning resources to meet key milestones.
- Manage operational costs and ensure adherence to established budgetary goals and cost-control measures.
- Actively participate in weekly progress and schedule coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing, quality materials, and reliable support.
- Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as project demands require.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support overall project success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical experience, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil construction.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience required.
- TBM manufacturer-provided training on TBM operations and maintenance preferred.
- Hands-on experience with hard rock Main Beam, EPB, and/or Single Shield TBMs required.
- Strong understanding of tunneling equipment and industry best practices required.
- Familiarity with shop practices, including machining, mechanical repair, and steel fabrication.
- In-depth knowledge of Tunnel Boring Machine hydraulic systems and their integration with operating parameters.
- Strong understanding of PLC programming coordination with TBM hydraulic systems.
- Ability to adapt TBM operations and maintenance strategies to varying geological conditions.
- Skilled in reading, interpreting, and applying construction plans, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise craft employees effectively.
- Strong decision-making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams, including vendors, engineers, and field personnel.
- Committed to maintaining a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
- Comfortable working closely with TBM vendors to resolve technical and performance-related issues.
- Capable of clear and effective communication with a diverse range of personnel at all organizational levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding environments.
- Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to perform effectively with minimal supervision.
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills
- Mechanical repair
- Maintenance
- TBM operations
- Construction equipment
- Machine assembly
- Installation
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Workforce organization
- Vendor coordination
- Safety standards
- Quality standards
- Environmental standards
- Employee relations
- Professional development
- Problem-solving
- Workmanship
- Operational reliability
- Attendance tracking
- Timekeeping
- Productivity management
- Spare parts inventory management
- Consignment parts management
- Personnel scheduling
- Project scheduling
- Cost management
- Budget adherence
- Stakeholder communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Competitive pricing negotiation
- Quality material sourcing
- Reliable support acquisition
- Hard rock TBM operation
- Tunneling equipment knowledge
- Industry best practices
- Shop practices
- Machining
- Mechanical repair
- Steel fabrication
- TBM hydraulic systems
- PLC programming coordination
- Geological condition adaptation
- Construction plan interpretation
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Specification interpretation
- Supervision
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- White Plains, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical experience
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $199,000.00 - $261,000.00
About the Company
- Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction
- At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development.
- We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity.
- Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.
- Frontier-Kemper Constructors is the general contractor for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project.
- The scope of the approximately $1.1 billion contract entails the construction of a new deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, both in Westchester County, New York.
- The new tunnel will provide an additional means of conveying water between the Kensico Reservoir and the CDUV Facility, enhancing operational resiliency and redundancy for New York City’s water supply system.
- We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
- We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution.
- We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.
- Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.
- Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
