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(This is a continuous job posting and will contact applicants based on business needs) Why join Ballard Marine Construction?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

It’s simple. You get to work on really cool stuff with really cool people. We live by our values – Safety, Team First, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect. Our employees are our success. It’s really that simple. You want to work here. Really.

The Commercial Diver / Tender’s prime responsibility is to support construction activities by performing work as directed by the Project Manager / Diver Supervisor.

Position will support the South East Division, based out of our office in the greater Greenville, SC area.

• Equipment set-up and breakdown
• Equipment load-out and maintenance
• Jetting / Dredging
• Dive tending
• Rack box operation
• In-water work assignments
• Decompression chamber operations
• Inspection with video documentation
• Burning / welding operation (wet or dry)
• Hand and power tool operation
• Pneumatic / hydraulic tool operation (wet or dry)
• Percussion tool operation (wet or dry)
• Saws and other cutting tools (wet or dry)
• Crane rigging and signaling (wet or dry)
• Placing flags or barricades
• Equipment spotting
• Salvage or environmental operations
• Topside construction activities, hand digging, heavy lifting, basic carpentry
• Additional duties as directed

• You must be able to provide the following certifications/documents PRIOR to being cleared to start work! (Start gathering this information now!)
  • ADCI/IMCA Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • ADCI Annual Physical Examination
  • Hands‑on CPR/AED Certification
  • Dive School Diploma (
  • TWIC Card
  • Dive School Transcripts (
  • Annual Dive Helmet Inspection (if owned)
  • Oxygen Administration Certifications
  • Annual First Stage/Whips Insp (if owned)
  • Valid Driver’s License / Current MVR
  • Bailout VIP/Hydro (if owned)
• The following certifications/documents are Highly recommended and will be requested.
  • OSHA 10/30hr Construction Training
  • Dive/Intervention Logs (as proof of experience)
  • Rigger & Signal Person Certification
  • NASBLA Safe Boater’s Card
  • EMT-B/DMT-A Certification
  • Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Cert
  • NCCO Boom Truck Operator
  • AWS Welding Certification
  • ADCI/IMCA LST-A/LST Certification
  • 40hr HAZWOPER/8hr Refresher Cert
  • Nitrox Dive Certification (if not a gas/sat diver)
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License & current DOT Physical (recommended within the first 6 months)

Note:

Not having or maintaining some or all the certifications listed above may limit the types of projects that we can assign you to and may impact how often you are assigned work. HAZWOPER certifications are required for all personnel who will or may perform spill or environmental response, salvage operations, fuel lightering, etc.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have common sense and be mentally stable and competent working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others.
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Move heavy objects (94 lbs. or more) short distances (20’ of less).
• Move light objects (less than 94 lbs.) long distances (more than 20’).
• Work long shifts with non‑standard break times.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Learn job‑related material primarily through oral instruction and observation, which takes place mainly in an on‑the‑job training setting.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Must be able to hear adequately enough to receive and understand instructions, be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning.
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e. lifts items into a truck or overhead area).
• Climb ladders or steps to reach…