dredge operator

Description

Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

dredging consoles mechanical systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

soil mechanics machinery load capacity excavation techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use safety equipment in construction collect samples work ergonomically use rigging tools prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction measure water depth position dredger maintain dredging equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate GPS systems control suction booms control cutterheads clear pipelines operate bucket wheel excavator operate excavator guide placement of anchors position anchor poles keep records of work progress secure heavy construction equipment replace cutterhead teeth perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration