Saturation Diving Superintendent

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD invites an experienced supervisor to oversee hyperbaric and saturation diving operations for subsea and tunnelling projects in Singapore. You will provide technical and safety leadership, supervise dive teams and LSTs, and ensure compliance with IMCA/ADCI standards and MOM WSH requirements.

Candidates should have 15+ years in commercial diving, with substantial saturation/hyperbaric experience, senior supervisory track record on major civil or

Qualifications

• ACDC/IMCA international standards knowledge is required.
• Valid medical fitness certification for hyperbaric/offshore diving.
• Minimum 15 years of commercial diving experience with saturation/hyperbaric focus.
• Senior supervisory experience on major civil, tunnelling, marine or subsea projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational, safety and technical supervision of hyperbaric and saturation diving operations for subsea and tunnelling civil engineering projects.
• Ensure diving operations comply with IMCA/ADCI standards and Singapore MOM WSH requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate dive teams, LSTs and hyperbaric technicians during TBM interventions and maintenance.
• Review and implement Dive Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Emergency Procedures.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of hyperbaric systems, saturation spreads, decompression chambers and life support systems.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, safety and subcontractors to ensure safe execution of diving activities.
• Ensure emergency response, rescue and medical procedures are understood by relevant personnel.
• Maintain operational records and documentation relating to diving activities.

Skills

Diving supervision

Technical supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

ADCI Bell/Saturation Dive Supervisor

IMCA Saturation Diving Supervisor

Tools

Hyperbaric systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational, safety and technical supervision of hyperbaric and saturation diving operations for subsea and tunnelling civil engineering projects.
• Ensure diving operations are carried out in accordance with applicable IMCA / ADCI industry standards and Singapore MOM Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate dive teams, Life Support Technicians (LSTs) and hyperbaric technicians during TBM interventions, cutterhead maintenance and compressed-air operations.
• Review and implement Dive Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Emergency Response / Evacuation Procedures for hyperbaric operations.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of hyperbaric systems, saturation spreads, decompression chambers, gas management and life support systems.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, safety and subcontractor teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of diving activities.
• Ensure appropriate emergency response, rescue and medical procedures are in place and understood by the relevant personnel.
• Maintain operational records, reports and documentation relating to diving and hyperbaric activities.

Job Requirements

• Relevant professional certification or competency in commercial saturation / bell diving supervision, such as ADCI Bell/Saturation Dive Supervisor or IMCA Saturation Diving Supervisor, where applicable to the scope of work.
• Valid medical fitness certification for hyperbaric / offshore diving operations, as required for the role.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant commercial diving experience, with substantial experience in saturation diving or hyperbaric operations.
• Proven experience in a senior supervisory or superintendent-level role, preferably in major civil infrastructure, tunnelling, marine or subsea projects.
• Practical knowledge of hyperbaric systems, saturation diving operations, gas management and life support systems.
• Experience in TBM cutterhead intervention under pressure / compressed-air working conditions would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of emergency hyperbaric rescue and medical procedures, including relevant first aid / diving medical emergency training.
• Strong safety leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.