Saturation Diving Superintendent

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking a seasoned Dive Supervisor to oversee hyperbaric and saturation diving operations for subsea and tunnelling projects in Singapore. You will supervise dive teams, ensure compliance with IMCA/ADCI standards and MOM WSH requirements, and coordinate with safety, engineering and management to maintain safe, efficient execution.

The role requires 15+ years of commercial diving experience with a focus on saturation diving or hyperbaric

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial diving experience required.
• Senior supervisory or superintendent-level background preferred.
• Experience with saturation diving or hyperbaric operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, safety and technical supervision of diving operations.
• Ensure compliance with IMCA/ADCI standards and MOM WSH requirements.
• Supervise dive teams and technicians during TBM interventions and gas operations.
• Review Dive Plans, Risk Assessments and Emergency Procedures.
• Oversee hyperbaric systems, decompression and life-support equipment.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient execution.

Skills

Diving supervision

Safety leadership

Emergency response

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Education

ADCI Bell/Saturation Dive Supervisor

IMCA Saturation Diving Supervisor

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.