Dive Operations Manager

The Dive Operations Manager is responsible of a smooth and efficient operations of the Dive Operations section. Leads the team in maintaining the professional appearance of aquarium, pools, exhibit displays and facilities; thus directly impacting the health and safety of the animals, guests, contractors and colleagues, and Theme Park’s operations.

This position is responsible in analyzing and identifying areas, facilities and/or equipment for improvements. Plans, recommends and implements required action to instill budget and cost savings of the departments.

Job Scope:

• Manages the Dive Operations schedules and task assignments.
• Manages and monitors the team’s daily activities and ensures that they are in compliance to the SOPs, Dive Manuals and Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
• Plans, creates and conducts trainings for the team (to include annual dive checkouts; oxygen first aid, in water back boarding, rescue drills, diving physics and physiology, lines and knots, DOT, fill, station operator, VIPs – Visual Inspection Program, Aga ban mask use, open water checkouts).
• Monitors the performance and competencies of the team and ensures that they have the required and up to date trainings, as well as valid certifications.
• Identifies and evaluates areas for improvements through spot audits and coordinates to the team the necessary development plan.
• Establishes and implements the Dive Operations SOPs, Checklists, Forms and other required documents.
• Ensures that the team complies on all OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) dive regulations and professional development are maintained.
• Reviews the daily logs, checklists and other documents, analyzes the reports and establishes resolutions.
• Collaborates with the animal care and ALSS (maintenance) teams to ensure the integrated delivery of LSS operation/maintenance for the safety and welfare of the animal collection.
• Ensures maintenance and service repairs of all dive equipment such as dry suits, regulators and the VIP of dive tanks.
• Plans and determines the necessary supplies and equipment needed for the Dive Operations and raises the purchase requisitions in accordance to the Procurement policy.
• Manages the testing, repair, and adjustment of all diving equipment and ensures operation of compressed breathing air compressors.
• Performs all hard hat and confine space diving.
• Performs other assignment as directed by the leadership team.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• SCUBA or Open Water Instructor Certification
• Instructor Certification for CPR, AED, First Aid and DAN Oxygen Administration
• Dive Master Certification
• 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of experience working as a diver in an aquatic life support facility or off shore setting.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• 2 years of experience as a certified diving instructor
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal/written
• Mathematical skills
• Advance Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, hand and power tools
• Advance Knowledge of small motor engines and pumps.
• Proficient in current computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Desirable

• Dive Technician Certification
• Experience in an AZA accredited institution