Diving Supervisor / Specialist – ADNOC Offshore

Apave International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 490,000; Full time

Job summary

Apave International in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Diving Supervisor/Specialist to oversee offshore diving operations, ensuring ADNOC and IMCA standards compliance. You will monitor diving activities, inspect systems, and safeguard divers during inspection, maintenance and construction campaigns.

The role requires a valid IMCA Diving Supervisor Certification with 6+ years in offshore supervision, plus NEC/HSE credentials, and proven ability to manage dive teams, perform risk

Qualifications

• Valid IMCA Diving Supervisor Certification with at least 6 years of supervision experience.
• Minimum 6 years supervisory experience in offshore diving inspection, maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of ADNOC and IMCA diving standards, procedures and HSE requirements.
• Experience in diving equipment inspections and audits.
• IMCA-accredited Diving System Inspector – Surface Oriented System certification.
• HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Strong written technical English and communication skills.
• Experience in offshore Oil & Gas, ADNOC Offshore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor diving personnel qualifications and experience to ensure compliance with ADNOC and IMCA requirements.
• Inspect and audit diving spreads, equipment, and systems to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor diving operations to ensure they are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
• Verify diving team competency, certifications, and medical fitness before diving operations.
• Ensure diving equipment is suitable, properly maintained, inspected, and safe for use.
• Review diving procedures, decompression tables, emergency response plans, and operational documentation.
• Conduct or oversee job hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and pre-dive safety briefings.
• Monitor the implementation of diving emergency and contingency procedures.
• Participate in post-dive reviews and recommend improvements to operational procedures.
• Investigate and report diving-related incidents, accidents, and equipment failures in accordance with ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Prepare and submit diving inspection reports, operational records, and equipment maintenance reports.

Skills

IMCA Diving Supervisor Certification

Diving System Inspector certification

HSE Certifications (NEBOSH/OSHA/IOSH)

Technical English communication

Offshore diving experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Diving Supervisor / Specialist to oversee offshore diving operations, ensuring compliance with ADNOC and IMCA standards. The role is responsible for monitoring diving activities, inspecting diving systems, and ensuring the safety of diving personnel during offshore inspection, maintenance, and construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor diving personnel qualifications and experience to ensure compliance with ADNOC and IMCA requirements.
• Inspect and audit diving spreads, equipment, and systems to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor diving operations to ensure they are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
• Verify diving team competency, certifications, and medical fitness before diving operations.
• Ensure diving equipment is suitable, properly maintained, inspected, and safe for use.
• Review diving procedures, decompression tables, emergency response plans, and operational documentation.
• Conduct or oversee job hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and pre-dive safety briefings.
• Monitor the implementation of diving emergency and contingency procedures.
• Participate in post-dive reviews and recommend improvements to operational procedures.
• Investigate and report diving-related incidents, accidents, and equipment failures in accordance with ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Prepare and submit diving inspection reports, operational records, and equipment maintenance reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid IMCA Diving Supervisor Certification with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Diving Supervisor after obtaining the certification.
• Minimum 6 years of supervisory experience in offshore diving inspection, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC and IMCA diving standards, procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Proven experience in diving equipment inspections, diving spread audits, and operational safety assessments.
• IMCA-accredited Diving System Inspector – Surface Oriented System certification required for diving spread inspection responsibilities.
• HSE certification such as NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of diving reporting systems, technical documentation, and report writing.
• Excellent written technical English and effective communication skills.
• Experience working in offshore Oil & Gas environments, preferably on ADNOC Offshore projects.

Note: Final selection is subject to a successful individual interview and ADNOC Offshore approval.