Commercial Diver

DRILLWELL OCEANIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vessel allowance $30–$50 per vessel

Job summary

DRILLWELL OCEANIC PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Commercial Diver with SSDE expertise to support underwater ship husbandry, inspections, cleaning and repairs within Singapore waters.

You will perform SSDE operations, inspect vessels with photos/videos, carry out hull cleaning and repairs, and work as part of a diving team under a Diving Supervisor. Applicants must hold valid SSDE Diver certification and medical fitness.

Qualifications

• Valid SSDE Diver certification or MOM-approved qualification.
• Practical knowledge of surface-supplied diving operations.
• Familiar with SS 511:2018 and safety procedures.
• Valid medical fitness certification for diving duties.
• Knowledge of diving equipment, surface air systems, tools and emergency procedures.
• Experience in ship husbandry, hull cleaning or vessel inspections preferred.
• Able to work safely as part of a diving team under supervision.
• Good communication and ability to follow safety instructions.
• Willing to work at various Singapore locations with irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform SSDE diving operations under the Diving Supervisor.
• Inspect underwater vessels with photos/videos.
• Hull cleaning, propeller polishing, sea chest cleaning.
• Assist in underwater repairs including blanking and rope removal.
• Pre-dive and post-dive checks of equipment.
• Serve as working diver, standby diver or dive tender as qualified.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks and dive planning.
• Follow safe work procedures and diving instructions.
• Maintain diving equipment and tools.
• Complete diving reports and documentation.

Skills

SSDE operations

Underwater inspections

Diving safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

SSDE Diver certification

Tools

Underwater tools

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Commercial Diver experienced in Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) operations to support our underwater ship husbandry, inspection, cleaning and repair activities within Singapore waters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commercial diving operations using Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) under the direction of an appointed Diving Supervisor.
• Conduct underwater vessel inspections, including visual examinations, photography and video recording.
• Carry out underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, sea chest cleaning and marine growth removal.
• Assist in underwater repair activities, including blanking, plugging, rope removal and other ship husbandry works.
• Conduct pre-dive and post-dive inspections of diving equipment, including surface air supply systems, umbilicals, communication equipment and emergency breathing systems.
• Perform duties as a working diver, standby diver or dive tender where appropriately qualified and assigned.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox meetings, dive planning and emergency response exercises.
• Follow approved safe work procedures and diving instructions issued by the Diving Supervisor.
• Maintain diving equipment, underwater tools and associated operational supplies.
• Assist in completing diving reports and relevant operational documentation.

Job Requirements

Possess a valid and recognised Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Diver certification or an equivalent commercial diving qualification acceptable to Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Have practical knowledge and experience in surface-supplied commercial diving operations.

Familiar with Singapore Standard SS 511:2018 Code of Practice for Diving at Work, applicable Workplace Safety and Health requirements and commercial diving safety procedures.

Possess valid medical fitness certification for commercial diving duties in accordance with applicable requirements.

Knowledge of commercial diving equipment, surface-supplied breathing air systems, underwater tools and emergency diving procedures.

Experience in underwater ship husbandry, hull cleaning, propeller polishing or vessel inspections will be advantageous.

Able to work safely as part of a commercial diving team under the supervision of an appointed Diving Supervisor.

Able to communicate effectively and follow operational and safety instructions.

Willing to work at various Singapore marine locations and irregular working hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on operational requirements.

Job allowance between $30-$50 per vessel