Umar Faruk
Deputy Tunnel Manager
Singapore
Summary
Knowledgeable Deputy Tunnel Manager with strong background in engineering principles and project management. Successfully led multiple initiatives to improve process efficiency and product quality. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tunnel Engineer
China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (Singapore Branch)
04.2022 - Current
- PROJECT: CR109 Design and Construction of Tampines North Station and Tunnels for Cross Island Line
- Responsibilities:
- Manage staff relationship; develop communication link between Sub cons on Site
- Ensure all activities are properly planned and coordinated, including coordination with Interfacing Contractor as well as taking over and handing back of interface area used for tunneling works.
- Addition SI and Ground Improvement works
- Lead tunnel team and provide them opportunities to improve their working skill and continuously improve their teamwork values
- Responsible for TBM progress and execute daily tunnel work programme for initial drive ,main drive and report to Tunnel Manager
- Responsible to check and control the TBM parameters
- Review, suggest and adjust TBM parameters and operation parameter injection with the ground monitoring reading to the Tunnel Manager.
- Responsible to plan and manage of shifting tunnel crew allocation and ensure smooth handing over between shifts
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Developed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for multiple concurrent projects.
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Ed. Zublin Ag
01.2019 - 03.2022
- PROJECT: DTSS2 T07 – Proposed Construction of Sewer Tunnels for the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System Phase 2 Project.
- Responsibilities:
- Manage staff relationship; develop communication link between Sub cons on Site
- Ensure all activities are properly planned and coordinated, including coordination with Interfacing Contractor as well as taking over and handing back of interface area used for tunneling works.
- Ground Improvement works
- Drain diversion works, decking for site access
- Shaft Construction works top down method by in situ wall construction.
- Sheet piling works and soil excavation for site works
- Lead tunnel team and provide them opportunities to improve their working skill and continuously improve their teamwork values
- Responsible for TBM progress and execute daily tunnel work programme for initial drive ,main drive and report to Tunnel Manager
- Responsible to check and control the TBM parameters
- Review, suggest and adjust TBM parameters and operation parameter injection with the ground monitoring reading to the Tunnel Manager.
- Led engineering teams in design and execution of large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
Senior Tunnel Engineer
SSANGYONG -Hyundai Joint Venture
06.2017 - 11.2018
- PROJECT: Construction of Marine Terrace Station and Tunnels for Thomson East Coast Line The construction of Marine Terrace station (T308) and its associated tunnels
- Responsibilities:
- Prepare method statement , submit and review comments
- Review, suggest and adjust TBM parameters and operation parameter injection with the ground monitoring reading to the Tunnel Manager
- Responsible to ensure and execute the quality control procedures in tunneling works. Review and implement if necessary
- Provide necessary guidance, direction and supports to both senior and junior staff so that they are able to accomplish their goals and jobs effectively; to liaise with subcontractors to resolve tunneling problems.
- Report to Tunnel Manager and communicate with the client and QP(S) to ensure the available information related to tunneling works is clear and accurate.
- Ensure all tunneling activities are properly planned and coordinated, including coordination with Interfacing Contractor as well as taking over and handing back of interface area used for tunneling works.
Deputy Tunnel Manager
DAELIM Industrial.co. Ltd
05.2015 - 04.2017
- PROJECT: Construction of Outram Park Station and Tunnels (1.13Km) for Thomson East Coast Line The construction of Outram Park station (T222) and its associated tunnels
- Responsibilities:
- Prepare method statement , submit and review comments
- Review, suggest and adjust TBM parameters and operation parameter injection with the ground monitoring reading to the Tunnel Manager
- Responsible to ensure and execute the quality control procedures in tunneling works. Review and implement if necessary
- Provide necessary guidance, direction and supports to both senior and junior staff so that they are able to accomplish their goals and jobs effectively; to liaise with subcontractors to resolve tunneling problems.
- Report to Tunnel Manager and communicate with the client and QP(S) to ensure the available information related to tunneling works is clear and accurate.
- Manage staff relationship; develop communication link between tunnel team and the Management; assign tasks to respective Shift Engineer
- Ensure all tunneling activities are properly planned and coordinated, including coordination with Interfacing Contractor as well as taking over and handing back of interface area used for tunneling works.
- Lead tunnel team and provide them opportunities to improve their working skill and continuously improve their teamwork values. Dismantling of TBM and retrieval works.
- Developed strategic plans aligning project objectives with organizational goals, enhancing overall performance.
- Unknown pile extraction works
Senior Tunnel Engineer
PENTA-OCEAN Construction Co. Ltd
07.2013 - 03.2015
- PROJECT: Contract 933 is for the construction of Bendemeer station and associated tunnels for Down Town Line Stage 2
- Responsibilities:
- In charge of TBM and tunnel drives by Tunnel Manager
- Responsible for TBM progress and execute daily tunnel work programme for initial drive ,main drive and report to Tunnel Manager
- Responsible to check and control the TBM parameters
- Review, suggest and adjust TBM parameters and operation parameter injection with the ground monitoring reading to the Tunnel Manager.
- In-charge of reconciliation of excavated spoil
- Responsible to plan and manage of shifting tunnel crew allocation and ensure smooth handing over between shifts
- Responsible to ensure and execute the quality control procedures in tunneling works. Review and implement if necessary.
- Collate, check and review all the forms with Tunnel Shift Engineer pertaining to tunneling. TBM retrieve works and First Stage Concrete work
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Alpine Bau GmbH
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Project: Contract 917 & 918 for the Design and Construction of Sixth Avenue King Albert Park and Tan Kah Kee stations and tunnels for construction of Circle Line 3 and 4.
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Sembawang Engineers & Constructors
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Project: Contract 919 for the design and construction of Stations and Tunnels at Botanic Gardens and Stevens Stations for downtown line stage 2.
Site Engineer
SSANGYONG Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Project: Contract 921 for the design and construction of Rochor and Little India stations and associated tunnels
Tunnel/Site Engineer
WH-STEC-AM-JV
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Project: WH-STEC-AM JV, (Contract 855). It is a joint venture of three companies (WOH HUP PRIVATE LIMITED, SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED & ALPINE MAYREDER Bah GmbH). Organization working in Singapore MRT Contract 855. It's working on the construction of Approx. 4 Km of twin bored tunnels and 350m of cut and covers tunnels, four metro stations (Kent Ridge MRT, One North Station, and Buona Vista MRT & Holland Village MRT).
Tunnel Engineer
Sembawang Engineers and Constructors
07.2007 - 11.2008
- Project: Sembawang Engineers and Constructors (C856) Construction and completion of West coast, Pasir Panjang, Alexandra and Telok Blangah stations including HarbourFront station fit out works and Tunnels.
Site Supervisor
Taisei Corporation
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Project: Contract 854 part of the MRT Circle Line Stage 4 and comprises the Construction of some 5.6km single tube twin bored tunnels, 13 numbers of cross passages, 3 numbers of stations and one number RTS structure including short sections of cut and cover tunnels.
Supervisor
Ed. Zublin Ag
10.2001 - 09.2004
- Project: Contract T-06 comprises the design and construction of deep sewer tunnel with an excavated diameter of 4.50m, finished internal diameter of 3.30m and total length of 9.6km. In addition, seven permanent access shafts had constructed.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
MOHAMMED INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Trichirappalli, Tamil NaduSkills
- Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
- Building Construction Supervisors Safety
- Building Construction Safety Supervisors(Tunneling)Course
- Confined Space Rescue Course
- Construction Safety Management Course
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the foregoing information provided by me is true and I shall stand by the same.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Date of Birth : 19th May 1979
- Father's Name : Kaleel Rahman
- Marital Status : Married
- Immigration Status : Singapore PR
- Nationality : Indian
- NRIC No : S7966069E
- Passport No : Z7712867
Timeline
Senior Tunnel Engineer
China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (Singapore Branch)
04.2022 - Current
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Ed. Zublin Ag
01.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Tunnel Engineer
SSANGYONG -Hyundai Joint Venture
06.2017 - 11.2018
Deputy Tunnel Manager
DAELIM Industrial.co. Ltd
05.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Tunnel Engineer
PENTA-OCEAN Construction Co. Ltd
07.2013 - 03.2015
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Alpine Bau GmbH
08.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Tunnel Engineer
Sembawang Engineers & Constructors
02.2011 - 07.2012
Site Engineer
SSANGYONG Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd
11.2009 - 02.2011
Tunnel/Site Engineer
WH-STEC-AM-JV
12.2008 - 09.2009
Tunnel Engineer
Sembawang Engineers and Constructors
07.2007 - 11.2008
Site Supervisor
Taisei Corporation
08.2005 - 06.2007
Supervisor
Ed. Zublin Ag
10.2001 - 09.2004
Diploma - Civil Engineering
MOHAMMED INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
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