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Tunnel boring machine operator

Occupation

Description

Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotating cutting wheel and screw conveyor to maximise stability of the tunnel before tunnel rings are installed. Tunnel boring machine operators then put the reinforced concrete rings in place using remote controls.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

8 · Plant and machine operators and assemblers → 81 · Stationary plant and machine operators → 811 · Mining and mineral processing plant operators → 8113 · Well drillers and borers and related workers

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

8113.8 · Tunnel boring machine operator

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE