Senior Dive Inspection Lead at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL) is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.

We venture into this industry with the objective of building on existing limited in- country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the new findings in other African countries, there is need for more indigenous players to fill the yawning gap by providing competitiveness and quality service delivery to the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Dive Inspection Lead

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Senior Dive Inspection Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of underwater inspection activities associated with offshore structures, subsea pipelines, risers, jackets, platforms, and other subsea assets.
• The role provides technical leadership to diving and inspection teams, ensuring that all operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise offshore diving and underwater inspection operations.
• Develop and review inspection procedures, method statements, work packs, risk assessments, and inspection execution plans.
• Coordinate underwater inspections of offshore structures, jackets, pipelines, risers, subsea facilities, mooring systems, and associated assets.
• Review inspection findings, video recordings, photographs, and survey data to assess asset integrity and condition.
• Ensure compliance with approved inspection methodologies and client specifications.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding repairs, maintenance, anomaly management, and integrity improvement programs.
• Support Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) campaigns and subsea intervention activities.
• Prepare and review technical reports, inspection summaries, and integrity assessment recommendations.
• Coordinate inspection activities involving divers, ROVs, survey personnel, and engineering teams.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Direct and supervise dive inspection personnel, offshore inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Manage daily diving operations and ensure efficient utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and operational briefings.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to junior personnel and local staff.
• Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Ensure all diving and inspection activities comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to IMCA and industry best practices.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), and risk assessment activities.
• Monitor diving operations to ensure compliance with approved safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, manpower allocation, and resource management.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of diving spreads, inspection equipment, and offshore personnel.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Interface with clients, vessel management teams, contractors, and regulatory representatives.
• Prepare daily progress reports and final project close-out documentation.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Marine Technology, Oceanography, Inspection Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in diving, underwater inspection, or subsea operations.
• Membership of a recognized engineering or inspection professional body is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' offshore construction barge and diving vessel experience related to offshore structural and pipeline projects.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience as an Offshore Construction Diving Supervisor, Diving Superintendent, or Senior Dive Inspection Lead.
• Extensive experience in underwater inspection, offshore structural inspection, subsea pipeline inspection, and integrity management activities.
• Proven experience supporting offshore construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and subsea intervention projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing diving operations in shallow-water, deepwater, and complex offshore environments.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.

Required Certifications:

• IMCA-Recognized Diving Supervisor Certification.
• CSWIP 3.4U Underwater Inspection Certification (or equivalent).
• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• HUET Certification.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• First Aid and HSE Training Certifications.
• Any client- or project-specific certifications as required.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of offshore diving operations and underwater inspection methodologies.
• Extensive experience in structural inspection, pipeline inspection, cathodic protection surveys, and subsea integrity assessment.
• Strong understanding of offshore construction and subsea asset integrity management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection reports, and subsea asset documentation.
• Familiarity with IMCA, DNV, API, ISO, and offshore industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and technical reporting software.
• Experience coordinating diving spreads, inspection equipment, and offshore support vessels.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure in offshore environments.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Experience on major offshore structural integrity, pipeline integrity, and subsea inspection projects.
• Proven capability in mentoring and transferring technical knowledge to local personnel.
• Experience supporting Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) campaigns and subsea asset integrity programs.
• Familiarity with offshore construction vessels, diving support vessels (DSVs), and subsea inspection technologies.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: career@ppnl.com.ng and copying stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.