Sonar Repair Technician
そなーしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job involving inspection, repair, and adjustment of underwater acoustic equipment (sonar). Contributes to marine exploration and navigation safety through maintenance of electronic circuits and mechanical parts.
Description
Sonar repair technicians specialize in the maintenance and repair of underwater acoustic equipment installed on ships and marine survey devices. They inspect and replace transducers and processor units, diagnose faults in electronic circuits, calibrate acoustic characteristics, and adjust instrumentation. On-site work requires waterproofing treatments and pressure tests, maintaining high precision with specialized tools and measuring instruments. Beyond regular inspections, they ensure system reliability through emergency repairs during failures, parts procurement, and post-repair operation verification, contributing to the safety of navigation and exploration.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand from marine exploration, underwater drones, offshore wind power generation, and similar fields, demand for sonar equipment maintenance and repair technicians is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Field Repairs / On-Site Stationed / Shift Work / Shipboard Duty
Career Path
Maintenance Staff → Senior Repair Technician → Field Engineer → Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Electronic Circuit Diagnosis and Repair / Instrument Calibration / Operation of Acoustic Measurement Equipment / Transducer Adjustment and Replacement / Waterproofing and Pressure Resistance Processing
Recommended Skills
Reading English Technical Documents / Ship Systems Knowledge / Signal Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically identify faults in complex electronic and mechanical systems. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is needed to detect abnormalities in fine electronic components. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to immediately investigate fault causes and devise repair solutions is required. |
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