Dredging Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.

Thoroughly understand the characteristics of soil in relation to analysing the deformations of fluids within soil that supports man-made structures.

Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.

The configuration of different types of dredging consoles. How the functions of the dredge are mapped to the console.

Coordinate the activities of several construction workers or crews to make sure they do not interfere with each other and to ensure that the works are done in a timely …

Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

Use GPS Systems.

Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Assist the responsible person in the positioning of box anchors and shore anchors.

Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. Passive load capacity and active load capacity, which is measure while …

Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.

Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Manoeuvre the cutterheads of a cutter dredge. Choose the correct cutterhead equipment and lower the cutterheads to commence dredging. Raise the cutterhead to avoid obstacles or to end the dredging …

Control the suction booms, which contains the suction hose that the dredged materials are evacuated through. Raise and lower the suction booms to start and end the operation, or to …

Measure the depths of a body of water by using depth measuring equipment such as a depth gauge.

Operate a bucket wheel excavator, a giant piece of mining machinery that uses a wheel or a chain equipped with buckets to scrape away material from the surface, then load …

Lower and raise the anchor poles, or spuds, of a dredge vessel. Determine the desired position of the spuds and release them. Hoist the spuds back up to change the …

Communicate with the captain or mate to move the dredge into the right position to commence the dredging operation.