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Underwater construction supervisor

Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers and make sure they adhere to safety regulations.

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Rate 5 of the 27 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

inspect construction sites

inspect construction supplies

comply with the planned time for the depth of the dive

prevent damage to utility infrastructure

ensure equipment availability

Key skills in this occupation

Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 27 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.

  1. inspect construction sites

    Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly.

    practical skill
  2. inspect construction supplies

    Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

    practical skill
  3. comply with the planned time for the depth of the dive

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

    practical skill
  4. prevent damage to utility infrastructure

    Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it.

    practical skill
  5. ensure equipment availability

    Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

    practical skill
  6. secure working area

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

    practical skill
  7. plan resource allocation

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

    practical skill
  8. evaluate employees work

    Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead.

    practical skill

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Knowledge (4)

quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements. More →
diving operation requirements
The operational plan and the contingency plan for the diving operation, the diving equipment to be used in the diving operation, the diving signals to be used in the diving operation, the in-water decompression… More →
diving equipment
Equipment used for a dive, including wetsuits and drysuits, helmets, scuba equipment and any umbilical equipment which provides the connection with the surface. More →
diving vessels systems
The characteristics, functioning and way of working with dynamic positioning systems, construction barges and dive support vessels. More →

Practical skills (15)

supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff. More →
comply with legal requirements for diving operations
Ensure that diving operations comply with legal requirements, such as age, health and swimming abilities. More →
process incoming construction supplies
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system. More →
ensure diving operations conform with plan
Ensure that the dive adheres to the operational plan and the contingency plan. More →
react to events in time-critical environments
Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. More →
check diving equipment
Check diving equipment for valid certification to ensure its suitability. More →
implement dive plans
Implement dive plans, working with the client, vessel teams and marine superintendents. More →
interrupt diving operations when necessary
Terminate or interrupt the diving operation if you judge that continuing the operation is likely to endanger the health or safety of any person involved. More →
coordinate construction activities
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 manner. More →
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. More →
work in a construction team
Work as part of a team in a construction project. More →
follow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks. More →
ensure health and safety of dive teams
Monitor the safety of the dive teams. More →
use safety equipment in construction
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 an accident does occur. More →
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc. More →
Optional skills (30) — show
bridge engineering
Thoroughly understand principles and characteristics of bridge management, bridge deck loading, bridge durability, steel and composite bridge design, long span bridges, etc. More →
construction product regulation
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union. More →
machinery load capacity
The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. More →
cost management
The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability. More →
inspect offshore constructions
Conduct regular inspections during and after the construction of offshore facilities such as oil platforms to ensure risk minimisation and compliance with regulations. More →
critique the dive with the dive team
Assess the dive with the dive team upon completion. More →
inspect pipelines
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections. More →
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment. More →
perform underwater bridge inspection
Wade through a body of water to inspect the piles of a bridge. More →
rig loads
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 instruments and materials, and the mass… More →
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered. More →
recruit employees
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation. More →
transport construction supplies
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. More →
position anchor poles
Lower and raise the anchor poles, or spuds, of a dredge vessel. More →
calculate needs for construction supplies
Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project. More →
manage bridge construction projects
Inspect, assess and approve technical procedures; apply maintenance strategies, systems and procedures; assess the load testing of bridges; devise new methods of strengthening; and ensure the suitable design of bridges… More →
construct dams
Dewater a suitable area through the construction of a diversion tunnel and use earthmoving equipment to build a coffer dam. More →
inspect concrete structures
Visually inspect a concrete structure to see if it is structurally sound. More →
display warnings around dive site
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. More →
perform diving interventions
Perform hyperbaric interventions at a maximum pressure of 4 atmospheres. More →
dive with scuba equipment
Use scuba equipment to dive without air supply from the surface. More →
position dredger
Communicate with the captain or mate to move the dredge into the right position to commence the dredging operation. More →
order construction supplies
Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price. More →
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment. More →
maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment. More →
recognise signs of corrosion
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. More →
construct canal locks
Install lock systems in sections of canals for the raising and lowering of vessels from one level to another. More →
provide technical expertise
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists. More →
measure water depth
Measure the depths of a body of water by using depth measuring equipment such as a depth gauge. More →
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. More →

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Frequently asked questions

What does an underwater construction supervisor do?

Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers and make sure they adhere to safety regulations.

What skills does an underwater construction supervisor need?

An underwater construction supervisor needs 27 essential skills, including quality assurance procedures, diving operation requirements, diving equipment, diving vessels systems, manage health and safety standards.

Will AI replace underwater construction supervisor jobs?

The AI disruption score for underwater construction supervisor is 23/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: monitor stock level, keep records of work progress, process incoming construction supplies. Most resilient: perform diving interventions, use safety equipment in construction, implement dive plans.

Quick Facts

SectorEngineering Services
ISCO GroupScience and engineering associate professionals
Essential Skills27

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