Underground Superintendent (Major Subway & Underground Infrastructure Project – New York Metropolitan Area, USA)

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for an Underground Superintendent to join our team for a major subway and underground infrastructure project in the New York metropolitan area, USA (on-site position).

• Project: Major Subway Tunnel and Underground Infrastructure Works.
• Estimated duration of the position: 2 years.
• In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

Summary

The Underground Superintendent will be responsible for the daily field supervision and execution of conventional underground excavation works, including station caverns, mined tunnels, shafts, and associated underground structures.

The role will directly supervise foremen, union crews, subcontractors, and equipment involved in drilling, blasting, mucking, scaling, staged excavation, shotcrete application, and ground-support installation.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily execution of conventional underground excavation works.
• Coordinate field activities involving station caverns, mined tunnels, shafts, and associated underground structures.
• Directly supervise foremen, union crews, subcontractors, and underground equipment.
• Coordinate drilling, blasting, mucking, scaling, staged excavation, shotcrete, and ground-support installation.
• Organize daily and weekly activities, work shifts, manpower, and equipment allocation.
• Monitor excavation progress and ground conditions and ensure temporary support is installed in the correct sequence.
• Coordinate survey and quality inspections and report unexpected geological conditions or construction issues.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and coordinate blasting operations and access restrictions.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and manage interfaces with other underground activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, schedule, and production requirements.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 10 hours per day, including a 1-hour lunch break.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in underground construction, tunnelling, or mining operations.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising underground crews, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrable field experience with drill-and-blast excavation and conventionally mined tunnels or caverns.
• Knowledge of Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) and staged underground excavation sequences.
• Practical experience with drilling, blasting, muck removal, scaling, shotcrete, and ground-support installation.
• Strong understanding of underground equipment, tools, ventilation, access, and material logistics.
• Experience supervising unionized labor and coordinating different trades and shifts.
• Strong commitment to underground safety, productivity, and quality requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve field issues quickly while maintaining production targets.
• English level: C1 (Advanced).

Benefits

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Travel: Round-trip flight at the beginning and end of the project if necessary.
• Hotel: 15 days of accommodation if necessary.
• Company laptop provided.
• Company phone provided.
• Private medical insurance: 50% covered by the company.

The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.



At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity.