Marine Vessel Operator

The Marine Vessel Operator is responsible in delivering an excellent guests experience by maintaining the professional appearance and cleanliness of the vessel. Also, ensuring the health and safety of animals which can include animal behavior observational skills and an induction into the ecosystem, along with guests and colleagues while operating the vessel. This trained individual is responsible for the operation of the vessel at all times.

This position requires working in confined spaces, in and under the water with members of the public. You will also work varying shifts based on business needs. This includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, weekends, and holidays. Exhibit a stable and mature personality, instilling confidence in guests/observers throughout the marine experience. Should have an ongoing desire to learn, broaden and convey their knowledge among coworkers to ensure a smooth-running team operation. Have a strong sense of personal initiative, responsibility, and attention to detail but possess natural curiosity and good humor to make for outstanding guest experiences.

**Detailed Job Scope**:

- Maintains cleanliness, integrity of the vessel and its operating equipment
- Ensures that all marine vessel operations safety measures are always followed
- Safely operates vessel through designated route and speed.
- Monitors and assists loading / unloading of guests, briefing, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to.
- Maintains a high standard on vessel and equipment on board including O2 systems, fire extinguishers, life support systems.
- Reads gauges to verify sufficient level of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen Maintains records of daily activities, opening / closing check lists, reports, and logs
- Familiarity with Endless Ocean ecosystem and proper animal safe activities with marine vessel
- Providing animal observation reports during vessel operations
- Proactively engage and motivate guests about the experience and animal life at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi through interaction, education, and answering questions and resolving concerns with a positive demeaner.
- Always maintains rescue skill competency and basic life support skill competency at 'œtest ready'
- levels
- Completes the accurate daily logs and records
- Ensures that all vessel equipment and materials are ready prior to park operations and safely stored after park's closing
- Reports to the leadership the status of inventory that is used for marine vessel operations
- Maintains professional development on all OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) regulations
- Completes all training that are required by the department and facilities
- Utilizes safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies
- Participates in emergency exercises
- Performs other duties assigned by the leadership

To be considered for the role, you will need:
**Essential**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- SCUBA Diver Certified and corresponding diving and in-water rescue skills
- Oxygen handling certification (or ability to obtain)
- Rigging, lifting certification (or ability to obtain)
- CPR and First Aid certified and Oxygen Provider (or ability to obtain)
- 2-years' diving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- English communication skills, written/verbal to present in groups of up to five people
- Basic mathematical skills
- Ability to Lift/move up to 45 kgs without difficulty
- Passing of physical and medical fitness test in line with industry standards including free of any cardiopulmonary disease, disorder or damage to the lungs **and **full color vision of 20/20 (with or without a corrective lens)
- Free of Claustrophobia

**Desirable**:

- Leadership experience
- Rescue Diver or equivalent
- Marine animal husbandry experience
- UAE Issued Driver's License &/ Marine Driving License
- 2 years' experience in a Theme Park or leisure venue.
- Multiple recorded open water dives within the last 2 years
- 2 years' experience of operating a marine vehicle
- Basic computer knowledge including MS Office
- Basic verbal Arabic communication skills
- Knowledge of elasmobranch, teleost, and invertebrate biology
- Meet height and BMI requirements for safe operation
- Able to swim 200 meters nonstop and tread water for 15-minutes