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Position Summary

This position is accountable for performing dive operations in a marine construction work environment. All dive operations must be planned, performed and completed in a manner that ensures the safety of the Diver. The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Manager, Diving Supervisor, Dive Tenders and other Divers. If the diving activities are in support of the Company’s project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel.

Position Summary

This position is accountable for performing dive operations in a marine construction work environment. All dive operations must be planned, performed and completed in a manner that ensures the safety of the Diver. The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Manager, Diving Supervisor, Dive Tenders and other Divers. If the diving activities are in support of the Company’s project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Diving Supervisor to ensure the safe and successful completion of all diving operations.
• Performs such tasks topside and underwater as directed by the Diving supervisor.
• Ensures all diver-worn equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready to use. As required, assist in the maintenance and repair of all diving equipment.
• Obeys all commands or signals to return to the surface immediately.
• Reports any physical problems that may be encountered to the Diving Supervisor prior to and after any dive.
• Follows all safe diving procedures in accordance with the Diving Manual, Company Policies and Procedures, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares and has readily available to all dive team members an Emergency Plan on site that includes the location and telephone number of the nearest recompression facility and the telephone number of the appropriate transportation agency to the recompression facility.
• Participates in Company sponsored training on Company Policies & Procedures, mandated regulatory guidelines, First Aid and CPR to ensure safe and efficient diving operations.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all our co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years dive tending experience and successful completion of commercial dive training from a certified dive school is required. Incumbents must be at least 18 years of age; be capable of passing a physical examination; be competent in the use and type of diving equipment, tools and procedures at the depth and under the conditions in which work is to be performed.

Prior background working on marine related construction projects is preferred. The incumbent must be a good verbal communicator and be able to work effectively as a member of the project dive team.

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