Dive Operations Associate

Role Overview

Dive Operations Associate at Miral Destinations (operating as Miral Experiences), based in Abu Dhabi. This role is responsible for delivering an excellent guest experience by maintaining the professional appearance and cleanliness of aquariums and animal habitats, while ensuring the health and safety of animals, guests, and colleagues.

Company Overview

Miral Experiences is a region's leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. The diverse portfolio includes Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Watan. The company specializes in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery.

Role Purpose

To maintain world-class dive operations standards by ensuring cleanliness and integrity of underwater facilities, safeguarding animal welfare and guest safety, managing diving equipment and inventory, and upholding all occupational safety and health regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness, integrity and appearance of exhibits, underwater facilities throughout the park, including decorative and holding pools.
• Ensure that all diving equipment and materials are ready prior to park operations and safely stored after park closing.
• Report to leadership the status of inventory used for diving operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure that all dive operations safety measures are followed at all times.
• Maintain rescue skill competency and basic life support skill competency at "test ready" levels at all times.
• Maintain professional development on all OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) dive regulations.
• Utilize safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in dive emergency exercises.

Documentation & Administration

• Complete accurate daily dive logs and records.

Training & Development

• Complete all trainings required by the department and facilities.

Physical Duties

• Lift and move loads from 12 to 45 kilograms with or without accommodation.
• Assist other Zoological team members on underwater equipment as necessary.

General

• Perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• SCUBA/Open Water Diver Certified or equivalent.
• 1 year diving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 20 logged open water dives within the last 2 years.
• Able to swim 200 metres nonstop and float for 15 minutes.
• Basic English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent diving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Desirable

• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Previous diving experience in a Theme Park or related set-up.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.

Additional Information

• This position requires standing for prolonged periods.
• The role involves moving and lifting up to 45 kilograms and working in confined spaces.
• Work is required in varying shifts based on business need, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.