Dive Technician

Job Description

1. Brief all divers on the operational & contingency plans and procedures to be followed during the diving operation.
2. Maintain safety of dive team and ensure that the diving operation is carried out from dive site equipped to deal with emergencies as per diving operation manual.
3. Oversee diving operations to ensure that their execution complies with the legal requirements of HSE, SS511 & IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) and diving systems management of the company.
4. Ensure that the diving equipment is adequate and in good operating condition.
5. Plan the mobilization of diving equipment & personnel by conferring with relevant parties.
6. Analyse records & reports to validate their compliance with Company & IMCA/SS511 standards.
7. Compliance in accordance with SS511 & Company codes and HSE standards.
8. To stand in as Dive Supervisor or Diver as and when required.
9. Conduct repair and maintenance of commercial diving equipment as per manufacturers recommendations.
10. Conduct periodic testing of commercial diving equipment to industry and manufacturer regulations.
11. Maintain a Planned Maintenance System for all equipment.
12. Carry out cleaning and maintenance of life support diving equipment.
13. Carry out air purity testing of all breathing gases.
14. Re-calibrate diving equipment pressure gauges.
15. Carry out periodic inspections and preventative maintenance measures.
16. Look after the workshop and stores area and maintain a hazard free work environment.
17. Support commercial diving operations by assisting with mobilisations of air diving equipment.
18. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment associated with diving operations including but not limited to: Dive compressors, dive umbilicals, diving helmets, regulatory, hydraulic power units (HPU), dive control vans, deck chambers, radios, video equipment, air and gas racks.
19. Possesses an understanding of the operation and repair of A/C and DC voltage equipment.-Able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics.
20. Able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics.-Must be capable of conducting maintenance operations in a safe and efficient manner.
21. Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures, proper operation and use of all equipment related to air diving, including decompression chambers.
22. Must show discretion, good judgement, organizational or mangement ability, initaiative, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Must be physically fit
• Must possess relevant dive technician certificate accepted by Singapore Authority
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical or hydraulic engineering
• Practical and safe working experience on diving equipment
• Seek technical skills such as safety, emergency procedures, preventive maintenance, breakdown situations, administration.