Detailed information

Ended

Date of update : 2024/05/20

End date of accepting applications : 2024/08/31

Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa

Date of publication : 2024/05/20

Diving Safety Officer

D124051219

Private university

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Research field : Natural Science - Unspecified

Research Administration : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Position summary:
The OIST Core Facilities contributes to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST.

The OIST Core Facilities is looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented diving safety officer to support marine fieldwork in the university. The successful candidate will work closely with the Marine Science Section responsible for supporting researchers to conduct scientific diving. Whilst also being a member of the OIST Diving Control Board responsible for supervising and enforcing all the safety guidelines and procedures for marine research operations including scientific diving.
Work content and job description

Responsibilities:
1.Supervise, monitor, and evaluate operations and safety compliance at sea, and report any problems to the Chair of the Diving Control Board
2.Provide technical assistance to scientists and other personnel and advise the selection of appropriate instrumentation for research procedures.
3.Participate in research diving surveys and operations, assist scientists and students to accomplish their research diving programs satisfactorily.
4.Coordinate with scientists and research collaborators about scientific diving programs and appropriate equipment needs.
5.Develop and maintain a sanctioned training and certification program approved by the OIST Dive Control Board for all research scientists and students, together with Occupational Health and Safety Section and updating the university’s Dive Safety Manual
6.Ensure effective inspection and maintenance of scientific diving equipment.
7.Review and recommend the latest diving technology and procedures.
8.Recommend budgets for the Diving Program and compile an annual report of diving activities.
9.Review health and safety aspects of research projects and instructional activities which involve skin/scuba diving and snorkeling.
10.Develop and manage the diving safety database including but not limited to all diving records, equipment maintenance logs, diving certifications, incidents of accidents and risks, etc.
11.Lead Diving Teams in the Core Facilities, train other divers on all aspects of items above through OJT and recommend appropriate external trainings to them.
12.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Core Facilities
Assigned department

Existing departments

Marine Science Section

Job type

Research Administration

Research field

Natural Science - Unspecified

Wages

Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Working hours

Working hours :09:00-17:30

Break time :12:00-13:00

Holidays : 2 days off per week

Overtime and other explanations : Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5 hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Bachelor

(Preferred)
A Bachelor's degree in marine science or equivalent
Work experience

Qualifications:
(Required)
1.10 years of related scientific diving and safety experience, preferably with an academic institution.
2.Knowledge and communication skills needed for advancing the scientific dive program within the university research community.
3.Extensive knowledge of marine & boat safety
4.Adequate experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols development and implementation
5.Small boat handling, shipboard experience and seagoing ability are essential.
6.Recognized certifications as a scientific Dive Instructor for advanced nitrox diving.
7.Advanced lifesaving, CPR and first aid
8.Scientific diving Instructor certifications and manufacturer specific diving equipment
inspection/repair, gas blender certifications
9.Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate in Japanese is desirable.
10.Ability to work as part of a team.
11.Ability to adapt to local culture and rapidly changing work environment.

Employment Type

Contract employee

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.
Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.

Probationary period present

3-month probationary period
Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.（Renewable with no upper limit on renewal, until the 65th birthday, in accordance with the University's regulations).

Work location

904-0404 Okinawa OIST Marine Science Station 656-7 Seragaki-hara, Onna Village

Compensation

Various systems

Pay increase system : available

Transportation expenses : available

Others : Relocation Support, Housing, and commuting allowances (In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations)
Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance : available

Employees' Pension Insurance : available

Worker's accident insurance : available

Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

No smoking on the premises
Supplementary explanation of compensation

Benefits:
-Relocation, housing, and commuting allowances
-Annual paid leave and summer holidays

Application Considerations

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

Online interview available

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Application period

2024/05/20~2024/08/31 Deadline for receipt

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission
English or Japanese (both if available)

Other online application forms
・Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
・Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
・2 reference letters will be required if the Applicant is selected as a shortlisted candidate.

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Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

Okinawa
* Out of application period.

JREC-IN Portal web application

Accept

E-mail Application

Not available

Recruiting Institution's Web application system

Accept

How to Apply:
Apply by uploading your submission documents HERE*.
https://asp.gigacc.com/user/~sa/a1r04kbo7kvudf2tja5cv911ms
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