ORCA Expands Team to Drive Growth

ORCA, a leading bespoke engineering company specialising in commercial diving and hyperbaric systems, has strengthened its technical capability with three key appointments following a major project award.

Craig Livesey joins ORCA as Technical Director, bringing a wealth of experience from the commercial diving industry. Craig has been instrumental in delivering complex diving systems worldwide, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

Paul Cubbin has been appointed Pressure Vessel Design Engineer and will work alongside Craig from ORCA’s North West England base. Paul brings deep expertise in engineering design and development within the oil and gas sector, with a proven track record in driving product innovation from concept through to full-scale production.

James Gardner joins as Base Dive Technician, following extensive experience in onshore and offshore dive technician roles. Based at ORCA House in Aberdeen, Jamie will focus on manufacturing, maintenance, and certification of diving equipment, while supporting the mobilisation of client systems.

ORCA has earned a reputation for delivering tailored solutions for commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Its in-house team of mechanical and electrical specialists provides comprehensive services including recertification, design, installation, and refurbishment of both surface-supplied and saturation diving equipment.

“These appointments mark an exciting step forward for ORCA as we continue to deliver innovative engineering solutions for our clients,” said Mike Masson, Managing Director. “We are committed to investing in talent to support our growing portfolio of design, engineering, and refurbishment projects.”
Additional roles will be announced in the coming weeks as ORCA continues to expand its team to meet increasing demand.