Dive Operations Specialist – Underwater Exhibits

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Dive Operations Associate to maintain exhibits and ensure safety for guests and animals. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 45 kg, and working across opening, mid, and closing shifts including nights and holidays.

You will uphold dive safety measures, complete daily logs, manage equipment, and support the zoological team across underwater operations while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent
• SCUBA/Open Water Diver Certified or equivalent
• 1 year diving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 20 logged open water dives within the last 2 years
• Basic English communication skills, written/verbal
• Excellent diving skills
• Able to swim 200 meters nonstop and 15 minutes float
• Basic mathematical skills

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness, integrity and appearance of exhibits, underwater facilities throughout the park, including decretive and holding pools
• Ensures that all dive operations safety measures are followed at all times
• Maintains rescue skill competency and basic life support skill competency at test ready levels at all times
• Completes the accurate daily dive logs and records
• Ensures that all diving equipment and materials are ready prior to park operations and safely stored after park's closing
• Reports to the leadership the status of inventory that is used for diving operations
• Maintains professional development on all OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) dive regulations
• Completes all trainings that are required by the department and facilities
• Utilizes safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies
• Participates in dive emergency exercises
• Assists other Zoological team on underwater equipment as necessary
• Lifts/moves from 12 to 45 kgs with or without accommodation
• Performs other duties assigned by the leadership

Skills

English communication

Diving skills

Swimming

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Miral Experiences in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Dive Operations Associate to maintain exhibits and ensure safety for guests and animals. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 45 kg, and working across opening, mid, and closing shifts including nights and holidays.

You will uphold dive safety measures, complete daily logs, manage equipment, and support the zoological team across underwater operations while maintaining professional standards.