Hyperbaric Life Support Specialist

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking a qualified Life Support Technician to support saturation diving operations in Singapore. You will monitor environmental parameters, manage breathing gas mixtures, and operate life support systems in TBM habitats.

The role requires at least 3 years in life support operations, relevant LST certification (ADCI/IMCA), offshore medical fitness, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork in demanding offshore environments.

Qualifications

• LST certification (ADCI or IMCA-recognised) where applicable.
• Valid offshore/commercial diving medical fitness.
• Minimum 3 years in life support operations, preferably saturation systems.
• Knowledge of gas analysis and hyperbaric life support systems.
• Experience with gas regeneration/scrubbing and chamber operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental conditions in saturation living chambers and TBM habitats.
• Prepare and control breathing gas mixtures and operate gas systems.
• Execute compression/decompression procedures per procedures and tables.
• Operate life support control panels and gas manifolds.
• Maintain LST logs and monitor gas stocks; perform calibrations.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

LST certification

Gas analysis

Hyperbaric systems

Safety awareness

Tools

Gas analysers

Gas scrubbers

Chamber control panels

Job description

Revised Job Description & Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and control hyperbaric environmental conditions within saturation living chambers and TBM habitat systems, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity and pressure.
• Prepare, analyse and control breathing gas mixtures, including Heliox, Nitrox and oxygen levels, and operate gas regeneration and scrubbing systems.
• Execute and monitor compression and decompression procedures for saturation diving teams in accordance with approved diving procedures and applicable diving tables.
• Operate life support control panels, gas distribution manifolds, medical locks and sanitation lock systems.
• Maintain accurate LST operational logs, monitor life-support gas stocks and carry out routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of gas analysers and hyperbaric equipment.
• Monitor gas cylinder pressure and inventory, and coordinate cylinder replacement schedules to ensure adequate gas supply.
• Report equipment abnormalities, environmental changes and other safety concerns to the Diving / Hyperbaric Operations Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Life Support Technician (LST) certification or qualification, such as ADCI Life Support Technician or IMCA-recognised LST / Assistant LST certification, where applicable to the scope of work.
• Valid offshore / commercial diving medical fitness certificate, as required for the role.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in life support operations, preferably in saturation diving systems or TBM hyperbaric habitats.
• Practical knowledge of gas analysis, breathing gas management, hyperbaric life support systems and chamber environmental control.
• Experience in gas regeneration / scrubbing systems, gas monitoring equipment and hyperbaric chamber operations.
• Knowledge of chamber sanitation procedures and emergency response requirements.
• Relevant DMT / First Aid / CPR training will be an advantage, where applicable.
• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, communication and teamwork skills.