The Story of Two Skilled TBM Talents from Hoban TBM Working in Korea with JOBPLOY
On November 2, 2026, overseas skilled TBM talents ISHTEYAQUE AHMAD and RASANANDA DALUA arrived in Korea for their new beginning at Hoban TBM.For this recruitment, JOBPLOY supported the entire process, from talent sourcing and resume review to interviews, compensation negotiations, visa preparation and issuance, arrival scheduling, initial life preparation, and handover to the company. It is even more heartening news that the preparations, which lasted over 5 months, have come to fruition with their arrival in Korea. Recruiting Overseas Skilled Talent with Hoban TBMThis recruitment began when Hoban TBM requested JOBPLOY to find skilled TBM Operators needed for their tunnel excavation sites.Hoban TBM is a TBM-specialized construction company belonging to the Hoban Group, along with Hoban Construction. Based on Shield TBM and Gripper TBM technology, they participate in the construction of various underground infrastructure such as railways and roads. They are a tunnel excavation specialist with long-standing construction experience. (Hoban Group Official Company Introduction)To carry out construction and tunnel projects that utilize underground space, skilled workers who can operate equipment stably are required. Hoban TBM also pursued overseas recruitment to secure personnel with the necessary experience for the site, and JOBPLOY set out to find suitable candidates through its member talent pool and various overseas networks.What is TBM and why is it used?TBM stands for Tunnel Boring Machine, an excavation equipment that creates tunnels by rotating a cutter head, a large cutting device, to carve through the ground.Compared to blasting excavation, which breaks rock with explosives, it has the following characteristics:It can reduce noise and vibration. It mechanically excavates the ground, reducing the shock caused by blasting. It has advantages in sites where the impact on surrounding buildings or existing facilities must be carefully managed.Excavation and soil discharge tasks can be mechanized. Depending on the equipment type, it can even be linked to the installation of segments that form the tunnel wall.Efficient construction is possible at sites that meet the conditions. Choosing equipment suitable for the ground and tunnel scale helps with continuous excavation and process management.Due to these characteristics, TBM is used in various underground facility construction projects such as railway and road tunnels, and power utility tunnels. (Hoban Construction TBM Introduction)Bringing Experience from Overseas Sites to Korean SitesThe talent Hoban TBM was looking for this time was skilled workers with experience in handling TBMs and on-site response capabilities. Since it is not easy to secure experienced workers who meet the recruitment demand domestically, they expanded the scope of talent search overseas.Technicians who have accumulated experience in overseas tunnel sites for a long time have know-how regarding equipment operation and on-site collaboration. This experience is helpful for performing tasks at Korean sites and can serve as a foundation for sharing technology and work experience with domestic colleagues.The two individuals who arrived this time also plan to unfold their accumulated careers and skills in Korea. We look forward to them working together, learning from each other's experiences, and passing on operational know-how to domestic technicians.5 Months Together from Talent Sourcing to Company HandoverThere is a lot to prepare when moving to a new job overseas. From the process of companies and applicants getting to know each other sufficiently to document preparation, arrival schedules, and contact methods after arrival, everything must be aligned one by one.In this project, JOBPLOY proceeded with the work in a turnkey manner, providing integrated support for the entire process of overseas skilled talent recruitment and pre-arrival.StepWhat JOBPLOY didTalent Sourcing and Resume ReviewFound candidates from JOBPLOY members and various overseas networks, and reviewed their careers and job suitability.Interview MediationCoordinated interview schedules between the company and applicants, and helped with necessary communication during the recruitment process.Compensation NegotiationConveyed both sides' opinions on salary and working conditions and supported negotiations.Visa Screening and Issuance PreparationSupported everything from necessary document preparation to response required for screening and the visa issuance process.Arrival Schedule CoordinationAfter visa issuance, aligned the schedules of the company and the applicants and prepared for their arrival in Korea.Financial and Communication SupportHelped with signing up for and using financial and communication services necessary for working and living in Korea.Company HandoverAccompanied the handover process so that the two individuals who arrived could be connected to the company and prepare for their new work.After continuing communication between the company and the applicants for over 5 months and completing the preparations, both of them arrived safely in Korea on November 2, 2026.Expectations for Work and Life Starting in KoreaThe two expressed their joy at having the opportunity to work at Hoban TBM through JOBPLOY. They also mentioned that they were able to reduce the burden of the arrival process thanks to the help in taking care of the necessary preparations and procedures to come to Korea.Deciding to go to a new country to work is always accompanied by both expectations and worries. There are many questions, such as whether documents are well prepared, when to leave, and who to contact upon arrival.JOBPLOY feels rewarded that the time spent sharing the situation and preparing for the next steps together was helpful to them.Frequently Asked Questions about Overseas Skilled Talent RecruitmentWhat tasks does JOBPLOY support in overseas talent recruitment?In this Hoban TBM recruitment, we supported the entire process, including talent sourcing, resume review, interview mediation, compensation negotiation, visa screening and issuance preparation, arrival schedule coordination, financial/communication service support, and company handover. You can consult on the scope of support according to the job and recruitment situation required by the company.How long did this recruitment and arrival preparation take?It took over 5 months for the recruitment and arrival support of the two. This is the time spent on this case, and the actual schedule may vary depending on candidate sourcing, document preparation, visa screening, and departure availability. In particular, in the case of TBM experienced workers, there are cases where the resignation handover period at the existing company is contracted for up to 3 months, so even after the actual visa issuance was completed, a long time was needed until resignation, and we had to continue to care for the applicants during that period.What effects can be expected from overseas skilled talent recruitment?You can expect to secure talent with practical experience required by the company and share technology and work know-how accumulated at overseas sites with domestic colleagues. This recruitment also focused on connecting talent with TBM operation experience to domestic sites.We cheer for the two's life in Korea and their new start.ISHTEYAQUE AHMAD and RASANANDA DALUA, we sincerely welcome you to Korea.We hope that your long-accumulated experience will shine brightly in your new workplace and that you will build good relationships with your colleagues. Above all, we hope you always work safely and healthily, and that every day in Korea leads to a solid future for you both.We also thank the two of you and Hoban TBM for trusting and working with us for over 5 months.JOBPLOY will continue to find the talent companies need and accompany them from recruitment to a new start so that foreign talent can unfold their skills in Korea.If you are considering overseas skilled talent recruitment, please feel free to inquire through JOBPLOY Corporate Service.