Job Description

We are world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

Our Vacancy

We are looking for a Dive Technical Authority to join their team in Aberdeen.

The Dive Technical Authority will provide sound technical advice and support in all diving and projected related activities for the National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC) and its client base. To be the point of contact for clients on technical and diving projects and Hyperbaric Rescue Facility (HRF) activities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Respected Diving Authority with Technical and Operational Experience.
• Proactive technical member of staff within the NHC technical / consultancy team.
• Point of contact for HRF clients and classification bodies i.e. Lloyds.
• Owns all NHC Technical Solutions ensuring they can be delivered on time and budget. Solutions include all engineering based customer requirements (with the exception of planned maintenance of existing assets) including new HRF’s and future trial mates of SPHL’s arrangements or other bespoke requirements requiring the development of new or existing designs in conjunction with te engineering department.
• Responsible for the approval of all NHC external audits, FMECA and review work carried out by NHC’s consultants to ensure they are factually correct, consistent, and of a high quality.
• Interfaces with clients regarding commercial diving safety, operational diving aspects and subsea knowledge and procedures as NHC’s Technical Authority.
• Represents NHC on external committees and workgroups [if and where applicable], ensuring company compliance with relevant safety bodies and trade organisations.
• Assess the competence and quality of NHC’s external auditors and consultants.
• Member of the emergency response team for recovery of a Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat.

Key Behaviours

• Lead by example with honesty and integrity.
• Demonstrate strong decision making to ensure safe and cost effective delivery of projects / work activities.
• Use transparency to inspire and motivate others within the various departments within NHC.
• Support and guide staff on technical diving / marine issues.
• Emphasize the importance of a safe working environment within the business.
• Dynamic individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Fits in well within a small hard-working team.
• Link in with the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) to become a respected key voice in the diving industry.

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Relevant experience within a suitable role in the commercial diving industry.
• Experience and an understanding in project management / planning and scheduling.
• Experienced with Diving Systems/ and Associated Equipment.
• Technical understanding of Commercial / SAT diving operations.
• High level of knowledge on IMCA guidance and HSE regulations.
• Awareness of all Management of Change processes and risk assessments associated with diving operations within upstream.
• Experience in management of personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• HSE Diving quaification Part 1 and 2 essential

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