Diver- PADI Certified

Role Overview

Diver – PADI Certified at Milaha. The role supports vessel docking and undocking operations through underwater inspection, maintenance, and emergency response activities.

Role Purpose

Execute underwater diving and inspection activities that support safe vessel docking and undocking operations, and provide operational support to docking and emergency response activities.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Diving Duties

• Conduct underwater hull inspections and related tasks during vessel docking and undocking.
• Install and secure underwater support blocks, wedges, and guide pins as per the Docking Plan.
• Operate and maintain underwater video and communication equipment to document and support technical inspection pertaining to docking and undocking operations.
• Prepare technical reports and photographic documentation as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols strictly.
• Maintain and inspect diving equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain current dive logs, checklists, and compliance records as per HSE standards and company policies.
• Ensure proper usage of personal protective equipment.
• Participate in all toolbox talks and safety drills.
• Follow agreed safe systems of work.
• Follow training and instructions.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Stop work if the work is deemed unsafe.

Support Roles

• Assist Dockmaster during vessel movement, block positioning, and underwater checks.
• Provide fire watch and emergency response support when not assigned diving duties.
• Engage in confined space rescue readiness if certified and trained.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Communication

• Communicate with shipyard personnel and other section personnel during work.
• Communicate with people inside the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher secondary school education.
• PADI certification or regionally valid equivalent diving certification.
• Training in firefighting and first aid.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in shipyard diving operations.
• Knowledge of docking and undocking procedures, floating docks, and drydock operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of operating a computer.
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Additional language knowledge is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Divers are accountable for their acts and omissions.