Head Diver
Posted 7 months ago
The Role
Department(s)Elizabeth Bay, Quondong Pearl Farm and other farms as required.
Reports toProduction Manager (PD)
Job Summary
The primary function of the Head Diver is to conduct, organise and supervise diving activities and any
shell and farm husbandry and maintenance duties to the safe standards set out in the PPA Diving
Code of Practice for the pearling industry, and as such be responsible for all the company’s diving
team.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
OPERATIONAL
Maintenance of all pins, anchor lines and boat moorings, diving equipment
Repairing any broken or fouled equipment
Seafloor turning of pearl shell
Recovery of lost product or equipment by conducting grid searches
Dumping and elevation of shell
Gridding and drilling new surface lines
Cleaning and inspecting hulls/intakes of mother vessels
Deckhand duties as required
Reporting of repairs required and maintenance on trailers
Maintenance and wash down of dive tenders at the end of the neap within the scope
outlined by the Engineer.
Development of turning program and scheduling of divers working during spring tides
Farm Maintenance
Design and implement techniques to carry out maintenance on all sub surface
equipment.
Monthly schedules for all maintenance activities to be dispersed among management
and divers.
Notify Logistics Coordinator with due regard to ordering and receiving times, for the
sourcing of all equipment requirements in conjunction with maintenance servicing
schedule.
Plan schedule for maintenance (preventative and necessities)
Record Keeping
Maintain records for company and/or legal use including;
Dive logs
Training and assessment
Incident reports
Bottom farm maps including accurate figures
Code of Practice updates
Any shell on the bottom and husbandry required
GPS co-ordinates
Work schedules
Equipment servicing
Diving qualifications and licenses
Accurately report stock figures and observations
Any changes to farm infrastructure
Shell health and mortality
Maintenance and Service Co-Coordination
To ensure the reliability of all dive related equipment by using appropriate records and
communication between Clipper Pearls staff and external contractors.
Scheduled Maintenance Programs Implemented
1. Bailouts
1.1 Maintain bailouts to within Australian Standards and standards set in the PPA Code of
Practice.
1.2 Check bailout pressures before and at the end of each neap.
1.3 Maintain records of all servicing and a complete record of each bailouts history (including
fills).
1.4 Ensure spares parts are available to minimise down time.
1.5 Spares shall be kept in a clean dry place.
1.6 Bailouts and all regulators and valves must be serviced annually.
2. Compressors
2.1 Maintain compressors to within Australian standards and standards set in the PPA code of
practice.
2.2 Ensure reliability of equipment by setting up and enforcing maintenance schedules eg. Plug,
filter, belt, and oil changes at regular intervals.
2.3 One spare compressor shall be kept in working order at all times.
2.4 One spare Honda 9hp shall be kept in working order at all times.
3. Dive vessels
3.1 Ensure the correct maintenance and care of dinghies, including, outboards, electrical
equipment, and hydraulics.
3.2 Spare parts for all hydraulics shall be kept in town to minimise down time.
3.3 Records shall be kept of all servicing on outboards. Communication between outboard
mechanics and co-coordinator should be encouraged to achieve best performance and reliability
from outboard motors.
4. Medical oxygen equipment
4.1 Ensure the reliability and safe keeping of all medical oxygen equipment.
4.2 All oxygen equipment shall be serviced annually as in 1.6
4.3 One therapy mask and two demand valves must be kept at all times on board the mother
vessel
4.4 Gas bottles shall be kept at 90% capacity unless drift diving, and replaced immediately
thereafter.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Keep your self abreast of existing and new company policies and ensure they are
implemented and enforced as required, adhering to any relevant Government legislation.
Ensure that there is no breach of company policy at any time. Maintain a high level of
professionalism at all times so as to set a good example to crew.
Oversee the Dive crew in all facets of their positions.
Relay all dive crew performances under your responsibility on a regular basis to the GM
of Operations.
Relay to Farm Manager all crew numbers required for upcoming farm dive tasks
providing enough time to allow for advertising and replacements.
Training and Assessment of Divers
Assess new divers training and qualifications.
Ensure that all trainees are fluent with US Navy Dive Tables, PPA Code of Practice, and
Company Policy.
Initial (i.e. First neap) dives and tendering activities must be accompan
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Previous experience in agricultural work preferred
- Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Valid driver's license (essential)
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Who You Are (Qualifications)
What We Offer (Perks & Benefits)
Competitive Salary
Above award rates with performance bonuses
Accommodation Provided
On-site housing available for workers