Who we are:
DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.
Role Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Saturation Dive Systems Technician to join our shore‑based technical team at DEEP Campus. This senior role is responsible for the maintenance, operation, inspection, and ongoing development of saturation diving systems, associated life‑support equipment and our manned submersibles
The successful candidate will bring extensive offshore saturation diving system experience, a fully up‑to‑date IMCA logbook, and a high level of understanding of the operational, technical, and safety requirements of complex life‑support systems. Working alongside engineering, marine, and operations teams, you will play a key part in ensuring DEEP’s systems remain safe, compliant, and operationally ready.
Key Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
Diving System Maintenance & Operations (Air, Mixed Gas and Saturation Systems)
- Lead the inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of diving systems/equipment, including:
-Hyperbaric chambers
-Launch and Recovery Systems
-Life‑support control systems
-Dive control Systems
-Diver Gas/Chamber reclaim, gas storage, and gas distribution systems
-Environmental control systems (ECS)
-Divers Personal Equipment
- Conduct planned maintenance routines and ensure all work is accurately recorded to IMCA and company standards.
- Act as a senior technical authority on diving system functionality and fault diagnosis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry best practice, and IMCA guidance.
Technical Assurance & Compliance
- Maintain and update asset logs, IMCA logbook entries, maintenance records, and system histories.
- Support technical audits, inspections, and certification processes.
- Lead and contribute to root‑cause analysis following system faults or deviations.
- Develop and improve SOPs, maintenance plans, and risk assessments for saturation systems.
Operational Support
- Assist with system integration, upgrades, and capability development projects.
- Provide technical guidance to other technicians and junior team members.
- Support mobilisation and demobilisation of saturation and life‑support equipment for operational use.
- Work closely with engineering, training, and operations teams to ensure systems are available, safe, and fully functional.
Manned Submersibles
- Formal engineering/technical qualification to HNC or equivalent level
- IMCA-recognised training and competency relating to Senior Dive Technician (All Systems – D10) - Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following: electrical, electronic, mechanical or hydraulic engineering, to be obtained through a trade qualification with a valid training/competency certificate
- IMCA Dive Technician Logbook demonstrating saturation system competence
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive proven experience working on saturation and air diving systems in a senior technician capacity.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Hyperbaric systems & pressure control
- Gas management, breathing gas quality & life‑support
- Reclaim systems and associated hydraulics
- Electrical, mechanical, and control systems in a life‑support environment
- Strong diagnostic and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex system faults.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system documentation.
- Excellent awareness of safety, risk, and the criticality of life‑support system integrity.
- Familiar with TM Master v2 maintenance management system
- Exceptional attention to detail and safety‑critical mindset.
- Calm and methodical approach to technical troubleshooting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor other technicians.
- Self‑motivated, structured, and able to take ownership of complex systems.
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to take on CPD and work on varying assets, including Manned Submersibles, Inspection Class ROV’s and any other assets used during operations at Campus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Education & Professional Qualifications:
- Formal engineering/technical qualification to HNC or equivalent level
- IMCA-recognised training and competency relating to Senior Dive Technician (All Systems – D10) - Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following: electrical, electronic, mechanical or hydraulic engineering, to be obtained through a trade qualification with a valid training/competency certificate
- IMCA Dive Technician Logbook demonstrating saturation system competence
Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
DEEP is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.