Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: Appointed as the Designated Person in Charge (DPIC) for a particular diving operation. He shall have experience in, and knowledge of, all phases of the diving operation to ensure that it is carried without risk to the health and safety of all those taking part and of any other person who may be affected by the diving project plan and in compliance with any relevant statutory provisions KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Job Specific Accountabilities Conduct pre-dive inspection and post-dive briefing on the tasks to be undertaken before commencement of the operation to ensure that each person taking part is aware of contents of the diving project plan, the safety procedures for the diving mode, and unusual hazards or environmental conditions likely to affect the safety of the diving operation just before the diver entering the water Organize and supervise all air and subsea activities according to the diving project plan to eliminate any hazard exposure to the diving-team Monitors surface and underwater conditions, thermal protection, diving equipment and systems, and the physical fitness of dive-team members to modify the plan to any changes from original conditions Monitor all audio and video communications with divers while performing to ensure provision of technical and safety advice and assistance as needed In mixed-gas diving mode, to ensure that divers underwater are supplied with a breathing gas other than air, and to maintain primary and reserve gas supply sufficient to support divers for the duration of any planned dive including decompression Monitors repetitive dive designation or residual inert-gas status of divers to ensure compliance to diving safety standards Maintain a daily record in the diving logbook including details of any recompression therapy to ensure that all necessary information and diving particulars are properly documented for reference Shall be always available on location to ensure immediate dealing with emergencies Supervise training and development programs to ensure adherence to training objectives Generic Accountabilities Supervision Plan, supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives. Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives. Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives. Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support execution of the Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards. Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations. Performance Management Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function. Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices. Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification Technical Diploma in relevant field or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills Ten (10) years of experience in SPM maintenance and general diving operations with minimum five (5) years in a supervisory capacity after obtaining his IMCA Diving Supervisor Certificate Professional Certifications IMCA Air Diving supervisor or equivalent trade certificate from a recognized organization HSE Part 1 or equivalent Offshore Diver Certification from a recognized organization Diving First Aid certificate and/or IMCA Dive Medical Technician certification