Underwater Construction Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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The characteristics, functioning and way of working with dynamic positioning systems, construction barges and dive support vessels.

Equipment used for a dive, including wetsuits and drysuits, helmets, scuba equipment and any umbilical equipment which provides the connection with the surface.

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Check diving equipment for valid certification to ensure its suitability. Ensure that any diving equipment is examined by a competent person before use, at least once on each day on …

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.

Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.

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.

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.

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

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.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

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

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 …

Ensure that diving operations comply with legal requirements.

Ensure that a diver returns from a given depth after the planned time limit has expired.

Ensure that the dive adheres to the operational plan and the contingency plan.

Monitor the safety of the dive teams. Ensure that the operation is carried out from a safe, suitable location as per diving operation manual. When necessary, decide whether it is …

Implement dive plans, working with the client, vessel teams and marine superintendents.

Terminate or interrupt the diving operation if continuing the operation is likely to endanger the health or safety of any person involved.

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 …

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Perform hyperbaric interventions at a maximum pressure of 4 atmospheres. Prepare and review the personal equipment and the auxiliary material; perform and supervise the dive; realise maintenance of the diving …

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.

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

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.

Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all …

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 …

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Install lock systems in sections of canals for the raising and lowering of vessels from one level to another. These are used for their passage over canals as well as …

Dewater a suitable area through the construction of a diversion tunnel and use earthmoving equipment to build a coffer dam. Remove rocks and rubble in order to construct a plant, …

Assess the dive with the dive team upon completion. Instruct the diver(s) so as to improve procedures and routines for future dives.

Ensure that warning devices are displayed in the area around a dive site, so as to keep it clear of any equipment other than that associated with the diving operation.

Use scuba equipment to dive without air supply from the surface.

Visually inspect a concrete structure to see if it is structurally sound. Check for different types of cracks, such as those due to reinforcement corrosion, impact damage or high water …

Conduct regular inspections during and after the construction of offshore facilities such as oil platforms to ensure risk minimisation and compliance with regulations.

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

Wade through a body of water to inspect the piles of a bridge. Put on the appropriate equipment, such as weights, and make sure to have an associate present for …

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.