Join the team as a Senior Dive System Technician - Mechanical on a Diving Support Vessel operating Worldwide! Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment?
Information about the job:
- Job Title: Senior Dive System Technician - Mechanical
- Project: Diving Support Vessel
- Location: Worldwide
- Rotation: 35/35 days on/off
- Salary: Please state your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly.
- Start date: TBC
- Insurance: Provided by the company
Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:
- Strong knowledge of diver reclaim systems and associated control equipment.
- Hands-on experience with gas booster and transfer compressors, including full mechanical rebuilds.
- Skilled in gas filtration and conducting gas purity tests.
- Ability to fabricate, clean (O₂ clean), install, and pressure-test gas and fluid pipework.
- Proficient in maintaining and calibrating a wide range of valves and pressure regulators (Tescom, back pressure, relief, pilot types, etc.).
- Certified and experienced in servicing diving helmets, band masks, and bibs (JFD training preferred).
- Deep technical understanding of Haskel high-pressure pumps and air-driven water pumps.
- Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, including safe Freon handling and servicing.
- Familiar with launch and recovery of dive systems, including SPHL procedures and emergency operations.
- Ability to conduct load tests and maintain associated mechanical equipment (winches, sheaves, limiters).
- IMCA standards compliance: D023, D024, D018, and D063.
- Experience with pressure vessels, cylinder inspection, O₂ cleaning, and testing.
- Skilled in using maintenance platforms (e.g., AMOS), conducting FMEA trials, and supporting audits/surveys.
- Documented experience of at least 300 technical dive days (must be verifiable in logbook).
- Proficiency in English.
Tasks:
- Operate and troubleshoot diver reclaim systems during active diving operations.
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and system rebuilds on reclaim and compressor units.
- Service, test, and maintain gas delivery components and filtration systems.
- Install and test new pipework and hoses; fabricate custom solutions as needed.
- Maintain and calibrate a range of pressure control valves and regulators.
- Complete full service and upkeep of personal dive equipment with certified practices.
- Strip, rebuild, and commission Haskel and water pumps to spec.
- Manage launch and recovery processes for divers and diving bells, including emergency drills.
- Oversee maintenance and safe function of umbilicals, winches, and support gear.
- Conduct regular servicing and safe gas handling within onboard refrigeration systems.
- Support compliance efforts for audits, including IMCA and DNV, and assist with technical documentation.
- Maintain all equipment to high standards of cleanliness and performance, ensuring diver safety.