As a Dredging Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• dredging consoles
• excavation techniques
• guide placement of anchors
• process incoming construction supplies
• soil mechanics
• work in a construction team

More generally, a dredging supervisor is also versed in:

• coordinate construction activities
• ensure compliance with construction project deadline
• ensure equipment availability
• evaluate employees work
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• inspect construction supplies
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• manage health and safety standards
• mechanical systems
• operate GPS systems
• plan resource allocation
• plan shifts of employees
• prevent damage to utility infrastructure
• supervise staff
• use safety equipment in construction

It also helps to know the following:

• construction product regulation
• control cutterheads
• control suction booms
• cost management
• operate bucket wheel excavator
• operate excavator
• position anchor poles
• position dredger
• build business relationships
• dispose of hazardous waste
• dispose of non-hazardous waste
• machinery load capacity
• measure water depth
• provide first aid
• provide technical expertise
• recruit employees
• report defective manufacturing materials
• train employees
• use rigging tools
• work ergonomically