Commercial Diver

Position: Commercial Underwater Diver (Ship Husbandry) 

Reports to: Diving Supervisor / Operations Manager 

Location: United Arab Emirates 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Experience Level: Fresher or up to 1 year in hull cleaning operations

Role Summary

We are seeking certified commercial divers to join our ship husbandry team for in-water services on vessels at anchorage and alongside. The diver will perform routine underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, inspections, and minor maintenance tasks in accordance with IMCA and ADCI safety standards. Freshers with recognised commercial dive school certification are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out underwater hull cleaning using hydraulic/cavitation brush carts and hand tools to remove marine fouling.

• Perform propeller polishing using rotary discs and approved abrasives to restore surface finish (Rupert scale grading).

• Execute UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking) support tasks, including class-approved video and still photography.

• Conduct visual inspections of hull plating, sea chests, gratings, rudder, thrusters, anodes, and rope guards; report findings with clear documentation.

• Assist with sea chest cleaning, anode replacement, blanking, and minor underwater repairs.

• Carry out pre-dive equipment checks on surface-supplied diving equipment (SSDE), umbilical's, helmets (Kirby Morgan or equivalent), comms, and gas panels.

• Follow dive plans, JSA, risk assessments, and toolbox talks; comply with permit-to-work systems.

• Maintain accurate entries in personal dive logbook and company dive records.

• Adhere strictly to IMCA/ ADCI Consensus Standards, company HSE policy, port authority regulations, and client SIMOPS requirements.

• Maintain dive equipment, tools, and the dive spread in a clean, ready-to-deploy condition.