Commercial Diver (Underwater Welding/NDT Operations)

Position Overview:

The  Commercial Diver  will perform  underwater welding, cutting, inspections, and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)  on marine structures (pipelines, jetties, offshore platforms, etc.) for an EPC project in Qatar. The role requires compliance with  IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) or ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International) standards  and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

✔   Underwater Operations

· Perform  wet welding (AWS D3.6M standards), hyperbaric welding, and cutting  on submerged structures.

· Conduct  underwater NDT inspections (UT, MPI, DPI, visual surveys) .

· Assist in  repair, maintenance, and installation  of subsea pipelines, jackets, and mooring systems.

✔   Safety & Compliance

· Follow  dive plans, decompression tables, and emergency procedures .

· Use  surface-supplied air (SSA), mixed gas, or saturation diving systems  as required.

· Adhere to  Qatar Ministry of Labour, QHSE, and IMCA/ADCI regulations .

✔   Equipment & Teamwork

· Operate  diving helmets, umbilicals, welding machines, and NDT equipment .

· Work closely with  Diving Supervisors, NDT inspectors, and ROV operators .

· Maintain  dive logs, inspection reports, and defect records .

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

· Certification:

o IMCA/ADCI Commercial Diver Certification  (Air/Mixed Gas/Saturation).

o Underwater Welding Certified (AWS D3.6M Class A/B or equivalent) .

o NDT Certification (ASNT Level II UT/MPI/DPI preferred) .

· Experience:

o 5+ years  in  underwater welding/NDT  (oil & gas, marine construction).

o Middle East/GCC experience (advantage but not mandatory).

Benefits