Diving Supervisor (Closed Bell)

DEEP; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design and engineering company in the UK is seeking a Diving Supervisor (Closed Bell) to join their Diving Operations Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing diving operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and safeguarding the health and safety of the diving team. Candidates must hold an IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor qualification and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a unique shore-based location.

Qualifications

• Evidenced experience of closed bell diving supervision.
• Experience in delivering briefings and toolbox talks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent communication skills with personnel at all levels.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shift briefings and toolbox talks.
• Act as Area Authority for the DEEP Closed Bell Diving System.
• Safeguard the health and safety of the diving team.
• Maintain compliance with local diving regulations, the DEEP DMS, and applicable industry standards.
• Safeguard the health and safety of the diving team.
• Verify that diving plant and equipment are fit for purpose and fully tested prior to operations.
• Confirm dive team members are fully familiar with the Dive System and procedures.
• Manage diving consumables and spare parts effectively.
• Oversee the completion of Dive Reports and Dive Logs.
• Conduct and record regular diving drills and emergency exercises.
• Retain ‘Black Box’ recordings per DEEP policies.
• Confirm divers are qualified and medically fit for tasks.
• Apply Management of Change process properly.
• Monitor dive team performance and coordinate training.
• Support the DEEP Training Team.
• Review and update the DMS with the Diving Management Team.
• Act as a SME for training and operational standards.

Skills

Closed bell diving supervision

Hazard identification

Risk assessment processes

Communication skills

Motivation

Diving operations planning

Training & mentoring

Education

IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor

In-date IMCA CPD Application

Job description

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.

Role Description:

Deep is seeking an innovative, experienced, forward thinking, and creative Diving Supervisor (Closed Bell) to join the DEEP Institute, Diving Operations Team.

The Diving Supervisor (Closed Bell) will be a key role in the planning and execution of diving operations and will supervise a wide array of surface and underwater tasks in a unique shore-based location.

Key Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

• Conduct shift briefings and toolbox talks.
• Act as Area Authority for the DEEP Closed Bell Diving System.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Dive Plans.
• Maintain compliance with local diving regulations, the DEEP Diving Management System (DMS), and applicable industry standards, guidance, and best practice.
• Safeguard the health and safety of the diving team.
• Verify that diving plant and equipment are fit for purpose and fully tested prior to operations.
• Confirm dive team members are fully familiar with the Dive System and operating procedures.
• Manage diving consumables and spare parts effectively.
• Oversee the accurate completion of Dive Reports and Dive Logs.
• Conduct and record regular diving drills and emergency exercises.
• Retain ‘Black Box’ recordings in accordance with DEEP policies.
• Confirm divers are appropriately qualified, experienced, and medically fit for the tasks undertaken.
• Ensure the Management of Change process is properly applied.
• Monitor dive team performance and coordinate effective training where required.
• Provide effective support to the DEEP Training Team.
• Support the Diving Management Team in reviewing and updating the DMS.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), contributing to the continuous improvement of training and operational standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Evidenced experience of closed bell diving supervision
• Experience in delivering briefings and toolbox talks
• Experience of hazard identification and risk assessment processes
• Excellent communication skills with personnel at all levels.
• Believes in making a transformational difference through high quality training.
• Eager to develop the next generation of saturation diving professionals
• Highly motivated for the organisation, team, and shared objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• IMCA Closed Bell Diving Supervisor.
• In-date IMCA CPD Application

Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

DEEP is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.