How you can make your mark

As a Salvage Diver/Rigger, you will make your mark by contributing to the operational part of emergency responses and wreck removals worldwide. Teamwork is key in salvage activities, which take place both under and above water. The work consists of miscellaneous tasks like welding and cargo handling but also work on deck.

You are responsible for independently performing complex diving and salvage tasks, leveraging extensive experience as a salvage diver. Take charge on deck during diving operations and execute assigned tasks with a small team, possessing sufficient theoretical knowledge to independently solve basic problems.

As a Salvage Diver/Rigger, you will be working for SMIT Salvage, one of the largest salvage companies in the world and part of the Boskalis Westminster N.V. and working closely with agents worldwide. SMIT Salvage has an extensive track record and its clients include many leading insurers.

Your responsibilities as Salvage Diver / Rigger

• As part of the mobile salvage team, your primary role is to undertake diving and rigging works within your capabilities as required and directed by the Salvage Master.
• Execution of other salvage activities such as: welding, cargo handling, or deck support.
• Maintenance of dive equipment.
• Contribute to the execution of salvage projects by executing parts of salvage projects or by inspecting salvage activities underwater.
• Coach and instruct the 2nd and Apprentice Divers. Report Safety hazards and/or observations to the Dive Foreman.
• Provide input to the Superintendent and Dive Foreman to improve our operational and safety standards.
• Responsible for working in compliance with the relevant SHE-Q policies and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Play a role in sustainability and environmental management.

Your qualities

You can make your mark as Salvage Diver / Rigger if you have:

• A valid Medical Dive Certificate. Dive qualification of IMCA HSE Part 1 or equivalent.
• Around 5 years of experience in Salvage as Apprentice Diver/2nd Diver .
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Preferably good eyesight.
• Open to working on weekends and public holidays frequently, with OT and allowances compensated.

We offer

What you can expect

A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.

Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

Your team: As a Salvage Diver / Rigger, you will work for SMIT Salvage Singapore. You will work for one of the largest salvage companies in the world. You are part of a team of Salvage Divers / Riggers. You will also work with various other colleagues who are part of the Salvage team.

Where you will work: You will work at our location in Singapore and at project locations worldwide.

Full-time: The Salvage Diver / Rigger position is full-time.

Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to Smit Salvage.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

SMIT Salvage is part of Boskalis and in your job you will work for this salvage company that is one of the largest in the world. We have an extensive track record and our client base includes many ship owners, governments, oil and gas companies and leading insurers. The power of the sea is unpredictable. You never know when or where a vessel is going to get into trouble and how a salvage operation will turn out. We have five strategically located offices near the main global shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town, Macae and Singapore.

Interested?

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position, please contact Melisha Nazareth, Corporate Recruiter, via our career page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way; at Boskalis, we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

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