Diver at IOTA Group

IOTA Group was founded in 1982, by the entrepreneur Jean-Claude CUSIN and stands today as a leading International Independent Energy Consultant Services Firm. Ever since its inception, this initial entrepreneurial state of mind has never stopped being the essence of IOTA’s approach to business success and true long-term value creation for its Customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Diver

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Divers in marine construction are commercial divers who work underwater to support the building and maintenance of structures like bridges, ports, pipelines, dams, and offshore platforms.
• Their role blends diving with hands-on construction skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Underwater construction work: Assist in building structures such as piers, jetties, seawalls, and bridge foundations.
• Inspection: Check underwater parts of structures for damage, wear, or misalignment.
• Installation: Position and secure materials like concrete forms, steel beams, and pipelines.
• Repair and maintenance: Fix cracks, reinforce structures, or replace damaged components.
• Underwater welding and cutting: Join or remove metal parts using specialized tools.
• Rigging and lifting: Attach cables and guide cranes when heavy materials are lowered underwater.
• Survey support: Help engineers measure and map underwater sites before construction begins.

Types of Diving Used:

• Surface-supplied diving: Most common for construction work, with air supplied from the surface.
• Shallow air diving: For less complex or near-shore tasks.
• Saturation diving (less common): Used for deep, long-duration projects.

Work Environment:

• Harbors, rivers, dams, and offshore sites
• Often low visibility, strong currents, or polluted water
• Work from barges, boats, or temporary platforms
• May involve long hours and project-based schedules.

Skills & Qualifications

• Certification from a commercial diving school
• Skills in construction trades (welding, carpentry, rigging, concrete work)
• Ability to read basic construction or engineering plans
• Strong physical fitness and stamina
• Knowledge of safety standards and underwater communication systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online