SAT Dive Technician

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Purpose of Role

The SAT Dive Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of saturation diving systems

 

Reports to: Service Manager

 

Occupational Category: The SAT Dive Technician oversees the operation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of saturation diving systems and life support equipment, with a dedicated emphasis on the diving bell Launch and Recovery System.

Job Description

  • Maintain the full saturation diving system, including chambers, diving bell, control consoles, and life-support equipment as per IMCA PMS.
  • Verify correct functionality of electrical system, communications systems, CCTV, bell heating, environmental controls, Fire Fighting and gas reclaim systems.
  • Perform inspections and troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components.
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on SAT LARS, bell handling gear, Umbilical winch, clump weight winch and lifting systems.
  • Inspect and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, including pressure testing, leak detection, filtration, and contamination control
  • Perform electrical diagnostics of LARS including sensors, limit switches, control panels, interlocks, safety cut-outs, and emergency stop networks.
  • Perform inspection, repairs and servicing of all Dive system plant equipment.
  • Maintain accurate logs, operational defect reports, and maintenance records according to IMCA guidelines.
  • On site visit for Diving equipment Maintenance and Service.
  • Perform Diving Service jobs in Unique FZE.
  • Work with Diving Production Team as per Requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • 4–8+ years offshore commercial diving system maintenance on OEM-specific SAT systems including Unique Group, Drass and Dräger.
  • Proven experience with LARS A-frame, man-riding winches, HPUs, and hydraulic control.
  • Previous experience working with saturation systems, Diving Machineries, diving bells, compressors, hydraulic and gas systems.
  • Experience with SAT chamber complexes, deck decompression chambers, and bell handling.

Core Competencies

  • Documentation accuracy & technical discipline.
  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical background.
  • Global Mobility for Dives System Works.

QHSE Requirements

  • Comply with Unique Group’s QHSE Management System.
  • Promote a positive QHSE culture in the workplace.
  • Responsible for observing health and safety instructions.

Behaviors

Adaptability/Decisiveness

  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively

Time management and organizational skills

  • Not a clock-watcher an able to work for long hours (within legal limits)
  • Working Overtime when required
  • High energy self-motivated team player
  • Customer oriented and willing to work with high level problem solvers on a daily basis
  • Ability and confidence to vary between being flexible and holding firm on a decision, depending on what the situation requires.
  • Showing leadership by adjusting one’s approach to a task’s demands by taking and maintaining a position self-assured.
  • Ability to address needs without being requested to do so.
  • Staying on-task to completion, particularly in the face of obstacles or other trying circumstances.
  • Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony.
  • Cooperating with others and working toward consensual solutions to achieve the group’s objectives.
  • Ability to identify and set priorities, plan, and effectively allocate appropriate resources.
  • To attend to detail so that relevant issues are addressed and result in high-quality outcomes.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions
  • Ability to work well under pressure or opposition, while maintaining effectiveness and self-control during any one or combination of stressors, including emotional strain, ambiguity, risk to self and fatigue.
  • Valuing Service and Diversity
  • Ability to be sensitive to client and employee needs and perceptions by providing prompt, efficient and equitable service, involving clients and employees in the resolution of problems that affect them.

Please forward your CV to shibani.menon@uniquegroup.com

Job Category: Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sharjah UAE

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