Commercial Diver - Marine Construction and Inspection

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, invites an experienced Commercial Diver to support marine construction and infrastructure projects with underwater inspection and diving operations. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring proven diving experience and coordination with engineering teams.

Key duties include underwater surveys, inspection reporting, and coordination with marine construction personnel to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety

Qualifications

• Proven commercial diving and underwater inspection experience in marine construction and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial diving operations to support underwater inspection activities on marine construction projects.
• Inspect submerged marine structures, foundations, piles, revetments, seawalls and quay walls.
• Assess the condition of marine edge protection systems and underwater structural elements.
• Identify visible defects, damage, scour, settlement and other abnormal underwater conditions.
• Document inspection findings accurately and communicate observations to the relevant engineering teams.
• Support the assessment of underwater infrastructure conditions against project specifications and inspection requirements.
• Report damaged structures and non-conforming construction works identified during inspections.

Skills

Commercial diving

Underwater inspection

Marine construction

Job description

Commercial Diver - Marine Construction and Inspection Job Snapshot - Role: Commercial Diver - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Proven commercial diving and underwater inspection experience in marine construction and infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Diver to support marine construction and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Underwater Inspection and Assessment

• Perform commercial diving operations to support underwater inspection activities on marine construction projects.
• Inspect submerged marine structures, foundations, piles, revetments, seawalls and quay walls.
• Assess the condition of marine edge protection systems and underwater structural elements.
• Identify visible defects, damage, scour, settlement and other abnormal underwater conditions.
• Document inspection findings accurately and communicate observations to the relevant engineering teams.
• Support the assessment of underwater infrastructure conditions against project specifications and inspection requirements.
• Report damaged structures and non-conforming construction works identified during inspections.

Marine Construction Support

• Assist with underwater construction activities associated with marine infrastructure development.
• Support rock placement and marine protection works.
• Participate in underwater installation activities within the scope of approved diving procedures.
• Assist with inspections related to reclamation works and marine edge protection.
• Verify underwater construction conditions and completed works against approved drawings.
• Support the identification of underwater construction issues requiring engineering review.
• Coordinate diving activities with marine construction personnel to support project execution.

Underwater Surveys and Measurements

• Assist with underwater surveys and measurement activities.
• Verify underwater levels, locations and physical conditions against approved project documentation.
• Use appropriate underwater inspection and survey equipment.
• Capture underwater photographs and video footage to document site conditions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and measurement information.
• Support Surveyors and Engineers in gathering underwater information required for construction verification.
• Identify discrepancies between observed underwater conditions and approved project requirements.

Diving Safety and Operational Compliance

• Conduct diving activities in accordance with approved procedures and applicable diving safety requirements.
• Follow established safety protocols during underwater inspections and construction support operations.
• Carry out relevant diving equipment checks and maintain associated records.
• Report unsafe conditions identified before, during or after diving operations.
• Maintain awareness of marine construction activities that may affect diving safety.
• Coordinate with the diving team to support safe and effective underwater operations.
• Follow project safety instructions and relevant operational requirements.

Inspection Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare daily diving and underwater inspection reports.
• Record inspection findings, underwater observations and relevant construction conditions.
• Maintain photographic and video evidence of inspected areas.
• Complete diving logs and equipment inspection records.
• Organize supporting documentation for underwater surveys and construction inspections.
• Communicate defects, abnormalities and non-conforming works through appropriate reporting channels.
• Ensure inspection documentation is accurate, complete and available for