Technician
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 24 days ago
About the role
Division: Sports and Entertainment
Department: Akun
Company: Sports and Entertainment Company
Division: Sports and Entertainment
Department: GALAXEA
Company: Sports and Entertainment Company
Red Sea Sports s Entertainment (RSSE) is a dedicated subsidiary of Red Sea Global (RSG), responsible for designing and delivering outstanding land and marine experiences at The Red Sea destination. RSSE manages and operates a diverse portfolio of sports, adventure, and leisure offerings, including water sports through Galaxea, adventure activities via Akun, and leisure experiences delivered by WAMA.
RSSE plays a key strategic role in the partnership between Red Sea Global and the Saudi Olympic s Paralympic Committee, united by a shared ambition to promote inclusive, accessible, and world-class sports and recreational experiences.
Guided by a purpose-driven approach and a strong commitment to people and the planet, RSSE delivers innovative programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global leader in regenerative tourism.
Job Purpose
The Dive Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance, servicing, and operational readiness of all diving equipment and technical assets across GALAXEA dive centres within The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations. Reporting to the Dive Center Manager, the role supports daily dive operations by maintaining life-support equipment, compressors, cylinders, boats, and associated facilities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, PADI standards, and company procedures.
The Dive Technician plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational safety, and asset longevity while supporting dive operations, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repairs of diving equipment, including regulators, BCDs, cylinders, masks, fins, wetsuits, and other life-support equipment.
- Maintain compressors, air filtration systems, cylinder filling stations, and associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Conduct cylinder inspections, testing coordination, filling operations, and documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepare, inspect, and issue diving equipment for daily operations, ensuring all equipment is clean, functional, and safe for guest use.
- Diagnose equipment faults and perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise operational downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment service logs, inspection reports, and asset registers.
- Monitor inventory levels of spare parts, tools, consumables, and replacement equipment, coordinating procurement requirements when necessary.
- Support dive operations by preparing equipment, loading vessels, and assisting with operational logistics as required.
- Ensure workshops, compressor rooms, storage facilities, and technical work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety requirements.
- Assist with commissioning new equipment and supporting the mobilisation of new dive centres and operational assets.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, authorised service centres, and suppliers regarding servicing, warranty claims, and technical support.
- Ensure compliance with GALAXEA, RSG, PADI, manufacturer, and destination-specific policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Apply safety, quality, and environmental management practices to protect guests, employees, company assets, and the marine environment.
- Participate in emergency response preparedness and ensure emergency equipment remains operational and serviceable.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, operational performance, and cost effectiveness.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dive Center Manager.
Job Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Qualification or certification in dive equipment servicing, mechanical engineering, marine engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Aqualung, Scubapro, Apeks, Mares, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience maintaining diving equipment within a commercial dive centre, resort, or marine operations environment.
- Strong knowledge of regulators, BCDs, compressors, cylinders, gas filling systems, and life-support equipment.
- Experience with compressor maintenance and air quality monitoring is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with equipment servicing schedules, preventive maintenance programmes, and asset management systems.
- Knowledge of diving safety standards and equipment inspection requirements.
- Valid Fit to Dive Medical Certificate is desirable.
- PADI Divemaster certification or equivalent is advantageous.
- Good understanding of workshop safety, manual handling, and risk management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance record management systems.
Personal Attributes
- Strong technical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to equipment safety and reliability.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise multiple maintenance tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
- Professional, dependable, and safety-focused.
- Physically fit and able to lift, move, and maintain diving equipment safely.
- Good written and spoken English; Arabic or an additional language is an advantage.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.