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Published Date
11 April 2022
Expiry Date
16 April 2022
Salary
MVR 10,000 - MVR 14,000
Employment Type
Full-Time
Vacancies
4
Island
Thilafushi

Details

Salary and Benefits
MVR 10,000 - MVR 14,000
Job Description

Job Title: Dredge Operator 

Division: Construction and Dredging Division

Work Location: Dredging Vessels located in remote sites

Application Deadline: 16-Apr-2022

Responsibilities:

  • Navigational and command responsibilities for operating the workboat.
  • Implementing all necessary safety measures onboard the vessel.
  • Maintaining adequate stability of the vessel in all conditions.
  • Responsible for maintenance on the vessel.
  • Work under direction of supervisor
  • Coordinate with projects team and be able to plan and direct tasks in advance.
  • Operate power-driven dredgers to excavate and maintain harbors and/or navigable channels in waterways and to mine sand and gravel.
  • Plan and Direct shore/ship-crew engaged in placing anchors and cables, laying additional lengths of pipes from dredge to shore.
  • Starts and stops engines to operate equipment and routine checks as per the guidelines
  • Moves levers to place dredge in position for excavation, engage hydraulic pump, raise, and lower suction boom, and control rotation of cutterhead and Pump water to clear machinery pipelines.
  • Lowers anchor pole to verify depth of excavation, using winch, or able to use depth gauge to determine depth of excavation.
  • Starts power winch that draws in or lets out cable to change position of dredge or pulls in and lets out cable manually.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
  • Handling and Moving Objects, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings by monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Performing General Physical Activities.
  • Be able to climb and work aloft.
  • Physically and mentally fit to carry out tasks and be able to work long hours.
  • Communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 02 of experience as a Dredge Operator

Salary Benefits:

  • Salary: 12,000
  • Overtime
  • Medical Insurance
  • Pension Scheme

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience
Not Specified

Other Information

Employment Types
  • Full-Time