Joined in 2013 /
Tokyo Office
Reason for Joining the Company
I first learned about the company at a joint corporate information session during my senior year of high school. There, I had the opportunity not only to hear from the president but also to listen to young employees close to my age. I distinctly remember being impressed by how passionately they spoke about their work and how much pride they took in it. Their enthusiasm, along with the energy and positive atmosphere of the company, left a strong impression on me.
At the time, I was unfamiliar with shield tunneling and found the field somewhat daunting. However, as I learned more, I realized it plays a crucial role in maintaining the lifelines we rely on every day. I was also surprised—and proud—to discover that a company from my home prefecture of Okayama was active across Japan and around the world. That realization sparked my interest and ultimately led me to decide to join the company.
Current Responsibilities and Motivation
When I first joined the company, I was assigned to the Technical Department and spent my first three years alternating annually between the Construction Department and the Technical Department. From my fourth year onward, I belonged to the Construction Department, and in my fifth year, I transferred from Okayama to the Tokyo Branch.
In Tokyo, I am responsible for a wide range of tasks, including meetings with clients, preparing planning drawings, equipment installation and test runs at project sites, and providing operational training. I also conduct material testing on-site, where the experience I gained in the Technical Department has proven highly valuable.
Recently, I have had more opportunities to meet with clients, and I make a conscious effort to communicate carefully to avoid misunderstandings. In shield tunneling—where work takes place in unseen underground environments—we exchange opinions with clients and use data to assess machine conditions and determine suitable materials for the site. When these insights align well and the project progresses smoothly, I feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Team and Workplace Atmosphere
As a student, I assumed that companies operated under a strict hierarchical structure. However, once I joined, I realized the reality was entirely different. Rather than pushing work through a top-down approach, employees think independently, consult with each other, and move forward as a team. I vividly remember being surprised by this collaborative style. Before I became fully accustomed to the job, my supervisor accompanied me to sites and taught me directly, which helped me learn quickly.
The Tokyo Branch, where I currently work, also has an atmosphere that makes it easy for members to consult and support one another. Although the team is small, we collectively handle sites from Shizuoka to Hokkaido, naturally forming a supportive relationship. Additionally, since the equipment used on-site is shipped from the headquarters' factory, we maintain constant communication with the main office as well.
At the Tokyo Branch, there are many situations where a small team must oversee an entire project site. For this reason, I hope to broaden my expertise beyond civil engineering to include machinery, electrical systems, and programming. In particular, I want to strengthen my knowledge in the areas I find most challenging—electric systems and programming. Looking ahead, I aim to obtain certifications such as Electrician and First-Class Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer.
Shield tunneling may not be familiar to many people, but it plays a vital role in supporting our everyday infrastructure. It is a socially meaningful profession that contributes directly to creating safe and comfortable cities, and I hope more young people will take interest in this field.
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