Hyperbaric Life Support Specialist

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 operate 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 coordinate cylinder replacement schedules to ensure adequate gas supply.
Report equipment abnormalities, environmental changes and other safety concerns to the Diving / Hyperbaric Operations Supervisor.

Relevant Life Support Technician (LST) certification or qualification, such as ADCI Life Support Technician 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 3 years of relevant experience in life support operations, preferably in saturation diving systems or TBM hyperbaric habitats.
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 will be an advantage, where applicable.
Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, communication and teamwork skills.

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