Port and Harbor Construction Technician (Excluding Design and Construction Management)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized professional involved in surveys, tests, and technical support for the construction of port structures. Handles on-site technical tasks, excluding design and construction management.
Description
Port and harbor construction technicians are responsible for on-site surveys, soil testing, ground improvement, and technical support for dredging operations necessary for constructing port structures such as breakwaters, piers, and quay walls. They conduct seabed topography surveys using echo sounders and GNSS, and analyze data obtained from boring surveys and soil tests. They also provide technical guidance and quality control for the installation of caissons and sheet piles, as well as prepare reports. While thoroughly managing safety at sites affected by sea conditions and weather, they utilize advanced specialized knowledge and practical skills to support port infrastructure development.
Future Outlook
Against the backdrop of aging port infrastructure countermeasures and responses to climate change, the demand for specialized technicians remains stably high. With the introduction of digital technologies and environmentally friendly construction methods progressing, the role of technicians is expected to expand further.
Personality Traits
Adaptable on the fly / Attention to detail / Curious and inquisitive / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract or Dispatch Employee / Domestic Travel / Office and Fieldwork Both / Project-Based Work / Public Agency Employment
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Technical Chief → Technical Manager → Professional Engineer (Construction Category) → Technical Consultant
Required Skills
Boring Survey and Soil Testing / Caisson and Sheet Pile Installation / Drawing Creation and Analysis (AutoCAD, GIS) / Dredging Work / Seabed Topography Survey / Technical Calculations / Technical Document Creation
Recommended Skills
3D Scanning / Communication Skills (English and Technical) / Data Analysis / Diver Qualification / Project Management Tools / ROV Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to flexibly respond to changes in weather and sea conditions is important. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High logical thinking skills are required to analyze survey data and test results. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required in on-site measurements and tests. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analytical skills are required for handling soil test data and hydraulic calculations. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to quickly and accurately address technical issues that arise on-site. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly conducted according to existing technical standards and procedures, without new designs. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Construction Management Engineer
- Land Surveyor
- Professional Engineer (Construction Category)
Aliases
- Marine Structure Engineer
- Port and Harbor Engineer
- Port and Harbor Survey Engineer
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- Construction Management Engineer
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