Saturation Diving Supervisor

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Diving Supervisor to lead on-site supervision of surface-supplied and hyperbaric/diving operations within heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates will hold ADCI/IMCA supervisor certifications, possess extensive diving experience, and demonstrate strong safety, communication and leadership abilities in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of commercial diving experience in a supervisory role.
• Certifications such as ADCI Bell/Saturation Dive Supervisor or IMCA equivalent.
• Proven experience in heavy civil infrastructure, tunnelling, marine or offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate surface-supplied and hyperbaric/diving operations on-site.
• Ensure diving activities follow Dive Plans and safety requirements.
• Monitor depth, bottom time, gas supply, and decompression needs; keep logs and reports.
• Perform pre-dive checks and ensure readiness of diving plant, helmets, and umbilicals.
• Coordinate with Project, Safety and site teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Contribute to risk assessments and emergency response planning for diving operations.

Skills

Diving supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Education

ADCI/IMCA certification (supervisor)

Tools

Diving equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and coordination of daily surface-supplied and hyperbaric/saturation diving operations.
• Ensure diving activities, including underwater cutting, welding, inspection and TBM cutterhead maintenance, are carried out safely in accordance with approved Dive Plans and applicable requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with the dive team and monitor diving depth, bottom time, breathing gas supply and decompression requirements.
• Conduct pre-dive checks and ensure the readiness and safe operation of diving plant, helmets, umbilicals and hyperbaric chamber systems.
• Maintain accurate dive logs, incident reports and toolbox meeting records.
• Coordinate with the Project, Safety and relevant site teams to ensure diving activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments, emergency response procedures and safe work practices for diving operations.

Job Requirements

• Relevant ADCI or IMCA certification/qualification for diving supervision, such as ADCI Bell/Saturation Dive Supervisor, ADCI Air Dive Supervisor or equivalent IMCA-recognised certification, where applicable to the scope of work.
• Valid commercial diver medical fitness certification issued by a suitably qualified / accredited hyperbaric medical practitioner, as required for the role.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant commercial diving experience, with proven experience in a diving supervisory role.
• Relevant experience in heavy civil infrastructure, tunnelling, marine or offshore projects will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in air/gas decompression procedures, emergency oxygen administration and diving equipment maintenance.
• Experience with TBM cutterhead intervention, underwater inspection, NDT or ultrasonic thickness gauging will be an advantage.
• Strong safety awareness, communication, teamwork and supervisory skills.