Underwater Civil Engineering Worker
すいちゅうどぼくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that performs construction, repair, and inspection work on infrastructure in underwater environments such as riverbeds and seabeds.
Description
Underwater civil engineering workers are technical professionals who use diving techniques to perform construction, repair, and inspection of structural foundations in riverbeds, seabeds, dam lake bottoms, etc. They carry out a wide range of tasks such as caisson installation, revetment reinforcement, and subsea tunnel-related works, utilizing underwater welding, underwater surveying, and various material transport devices. They ensure safety under harsh conditions like decompression sickness, low-oxygen environments, and strong currents. They are responsible for a wide range from pre-planning, equipment checks, creation of diving plans, to on-site adjustments and reporting, and teamwork is essential.
Future Outlook
Demand for highly specialized workers is expected to continuously increase due to the need for maintenance of aging infrastructure and the expansion of international marine development.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Cautious / Has good teamwork / High safety awareness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night Work / On-site Resident / Project-based / Remote Island and Offshore Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Diver → Underwater Civil Engineering Worker → Chief Diver → Site Agent → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Diving Skills / Understanding of Safety Management Procedures / Underwater Surveying and Measurement / Underwater Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD (Reading Design Drawings) / Reading English Technical Literature / Terrain Analysis (GIS) / Underwater Camera Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in underwater environments or weather conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small damages or abnormalities can lead to major accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure long diving operations and heavy equipment handling. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to respond quickly to changes in the site environment or troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because mental and physical loads are high in high-pressure environments and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination with diving teams and onshore staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many established methods and few opportunities for new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Diver
- Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Operation Supervisor
Aliases
- Diver Civil Engineering Worker
- Underwater Construction Worker
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