Commercial Diver (Underwater Welding/NDT Operations)

Swan Global WLL; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine service provider in Qatar is seeking a Commercial Diver for underwater welding and NDT operations. The role involves performing welding and inspections on marine structures, ensuring compliance with IMCA/ADCI standards. Candidates must hold relevant diving certifications and possess over 5 years of experience in underwater operations, preferably in the oil & gas or marine construction sectors. Attractive housing and allowance benefits are provided.

Benefits

Flight tickets

Insurance

Overtime bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in underwater welding/NDT.
• Middle East/GCC experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Valid IMCA/ADCI diving medical certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater welding and NDT inspections on marine structures.
• Follow dive plans and safety regulations.
• Operate diving equipment and work as a part of a team.

Skills

Underwater welding

NDT inspections

Safety compliance

Education

IMCA/ADCI Commercial Diver Certification

Underwater Welding Certification (AWS D3.6M Class A/B)

Tools

Diving helmets

Welding machines

NDT equipment

Job description

Commercial Diver (Underwater Welding/NDT Operations)

The Commercial Diver will perform underwater welding, cutting, inspections, and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) on marine structures (pipes, jetties, offshore platforms, etc.) for an EPC project in Qatar. The role requires compliance with IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) or ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International) standards and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwater Operations
  • Perform wet welding (AWS D3.6M standards), hyperbaric welding, and cutting on submerged structures.
  • Conduct underwater NDT inspections (UT, MPI, DPI, visual surveys).
  • Assist in repair, maintenance, and installation of subsea pipelines, jackets and mooring systems.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow dive plans, decompression tables and emergency procedures.
  • Use surface-supplied air (SSA), mixed‑gas or saturation diving systems as required.
  • Adhere to Qatar Ministry of Labour, QHSE and IMCA/ADCI regulations.
• Equipment & Teamwork
  • Operate diving helmets, umbilicals, welding machines and NDT equipment.
  • Work closely with Diving Supervisors, NDT inspectors and ROV operators.
  • Maintain dive logs, inspection reports and defect records.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• IMCA/ADCI Commercial Diver Certification (Air/Mixed Gas/Saturation).
• Underwater Welding Certified (AWS D3.6M Class A/B or equivalent).
• 5+ years in underwater welding/NDT (oil & gas, marine construction).
• Middle East/GCC experience (advantage but not mandatory).

Medical Fitness: Valid IMCA/ADCI diving medical certificate (e.g., DMAC, UKOOA).

Housing / Allowances:

• Flight tickets
• Insurance
• Overtime bonuses