Grout Plant Operator

Company: Dragados
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Dragados USA is seeking a Grout Plant Operator to support the TBM operations on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel expansion project.\nResponsibilities:

• Maintain and clean the grout injection system
• Troubleshoot any issues with any components of the grout system
• Verify accuracy of flow, pressure and weight meters
• Mix grout to correct ratios and specifications
• Avoid and rectify any blockages of the grout system
• Communicate with supervision, TBM operator, TBM grout operator and pipe extension crew
• Manage consumable volumes to ensure no down time but also avoid wastage
• Diligent quality control testing of grout
• Avoid, minimize and stop all leaks
• May assist other craft workers Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with grout injections
  • Proactive nature to stay ahead of any issues in the system
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and tools
  • Operate machinery and systems including drills, pumps, hoists and winches.
  • Must be able to interpret drawings and written instructions
  • Monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
  • Experience with determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
  • Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers Physical Demands:
    • Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
    • Occasional climbing of ladders
    • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
    • Occasional repetitive use of powered and non-powered hand tools
    • Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
    • Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
    • Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
    • Work in environmental extremes of heat and cold dependent upon job location
    • Frequent work in dusty environments
    • Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
    • Works with hazardous materials such as cement
    • Occasional work in inclement weather

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