Facilities Manager and Commercial Diving Supervisor

The Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Iceland is a world's first open-water sanctuary for beluga whales. It provides rescued whales with a more natural environment where they can experience the sights, sounds and conditions of the ocean while receiving expert care and monitoring. The sanctuary serves as a pioneering model for marine mammal welfare.

We're looking for a Commercial Diving Supervisor & Facilities Manager to lead our diving operations and oversee the maintenance, safety and performance of the sanctuary's facilities and marine infrastructure.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining commercial diving leadership, facilities management and operational planning. You'll be responsible for ensuring diving activities are carried out safely and in line with relevant regulations, while also overseeing maintenance programmes, contractor management and the upkeep of critical infrastructure across the site. From inspecting nets, moorings and marine equipment beneath the surface to coordinating repairs, managing projects and planning preventative maintenance, your work will play a vital role in supporting the long-term success of the sanctuary.

Working closely with animal care, operations and leadership teams, you'll help ensure the highest standards of safety, operational excellence and animal welfare are maintained across this unique marine environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Commercial Diving Supervisor qualification, or equivalent recognised standard
• Experience leading commercial diving operations and maintaining high safety standards
• Experience managing facilities, maintenance programmes or operational infrastructure
• Knowledge of contractor management and health & safety processes
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence working across different teams and disciplines
• Experience planning preventative maintenance and coordinating repairs
• A current diving medical and relevant First Aid qualification

Nice to have:

• Experience working within marine, coastal, aquarium or conservation environments
• Boat handling qualifications or experience
• Knowledge of marine assets, moorings or floating infrastructure
• Experience managing maintenance budgets or small capital projects
• Understanding of environmental or conservation-focused operations

Benefits

Alongside working with a supportive, hard-working and fun team, you’ll also receive:

• Help with Visa costs
• Relocation package offered
• Merlin Magic Pass: Free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends annually
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold edition)
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels globally

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay: ISK kr900,000/Month

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