Monitor and control hyperbaric environmental conditions within saturation living chambers and TBM habitat systems, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity and pressure.
Prepare, analyse and control breathing gas mixtures, including Heliox, Nitrox and oxygen levels, and manage gas regeneration and scrubbing systems.
Execute and monitor compression and decompression procedures for saturation diving teams in accordance with approved diving procedures and applicable diving tables.
Operate life support control panels, gas distribution manifolds, medical locks and sanitation lock systems.
Maintain accurate LST operational logs, monitor life-support gas stocks and carry out routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of gas analysers and hyperbaric equipment.
Monitor gas cylinder pressure and inventory, and plan cylinder replacement schedules to ensure adequate gas supply.
Lead and coordinate the LST team, allocate work and ensure that life support operations are carried out safely and effectively.
Report equipment abnormalities, safety concerns and operational issues to the Diving / Hyperbaric Operations Supervisor.
Job Requirements
Relevant Life Support Technician (LST) certification or qualification, such as ADCI Life Support Technician (LST) or IMCA-recognised LST / Assistant LST certification, where applicable to the scope of work.
Valid offshore / commercial diving medical fitness certificate, as required for the role.
Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in life support operations, with substantial experience in saturation diving systems or TBM hyperbaric habitats.
Proven experience in leading or supervising an LST team and coordinating life support operations.
Strong practical knowledge of gas analysis, breathing gas management, hyperbaric life support systems and chamber environmental control.
Experience in gas regeneration / scrubbing systems, gas monitoring equipment and hyperbaric chamber operations.
Knowledge of chamber sanitation procedures and emergency response requirements.
Relevant DMT / First Aid / CPR training or certification will be an advantage, where applicable.
Strong safety awareness, leadership, communication, teamwork and attention to detail.
