Job Summary
The Commercial Diving Expert is responsible for executing underwater inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and recovery operations in accordance with approved diving procedures, client specifications, and international diving standards.
The role ensures all diving activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory, quality, and HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Diving Operations
Perform commercial diving operations in offshore, nearshore, inland water, and swamp environments.
Execute underwater inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and construction support activities.
Conduct underwater cleaning, marine growth removal, and structural inspections.
Carry out underwater welding, burning, cutting, and light construction activities where certified.
Install, recover, and inspect subsea equipment, pipelines, risers, mooring systems, and underwater structures.
Assist in salvage, recovery, and emergency underwater operations when required.
Perform underwater measurements, photography, and video documentation.
Safety & Compliance:
Comply with all approved diving procedures, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments.
Conduct pre-dive equipment inspections and safety checks.
Ensure diving equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, and incidents immediately.
Participate in emergency drills and contingency response exercises.
Adhere to company HSE policies and international commercial diving standards.
Equipment & Maintenance:
Inspect and maintain diving equipment before and after operations.
Ensure proper care of helmets, umbilicals, communication systems, compressors, chambers, and associated equipment.
Assist in equipment mobilization and demobilization.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate dive logs and operational records.
Record dive times, depths, tasks performed, and observations.
Prepare reports on completed underwater activities.
Support the Diving Supervisor in maintaining project documentation.
Team Collaboration:
Work closely with Diving Supervisors, Dive Tenders, ROV personnel, marine crews, engineers, and client representatives.
Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and post-job reviews.
Mentor junior divers where required.
Qualifications
Diploma, HND, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine Technology, or a related discipline (preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of commercial diving experience in the oil and gas or marine industry.
Demonstrated experience in offshore, subsea, or inland water diving operations.
Mandatory Certifications:
Recognized Commercial Diver Certification (e.g., IMCA, ADCI, HSE, or equivalent).
Valid Diving Medical Certificate.
BOSIET with CA-EBS or FOET (where applicable).
Valid Offshore Medical Certificate.
Basic First Aid/CPR.
HSE Level 1, 2, or 3 (as applicable).
Preferred Certifications:
IMCA Air Diver Certification.
Underwater Welding Certification.
NDT Inspection Certification (advantage).
Rigging and Lifting Certification.
Confined Space Entry.
HUET.
Technical Competencies:
Surface-supplied air diving.
Underwater inspection and survey.
Subsea construction support.
Underwater maintenance and repair.
Marine salvage and recovery.
Pipeline inspection and maintenance.
Underwater photography and video documentation.
Diving equipment maintenance.
Emergency diving procedures.