Diver

CroftonPortsmouth, VirginiaOn-siteContractMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 20 hours ago

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Commercial Diver

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Commercial Diver to join our team.

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The ideal Diver will have 2+ years of related experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of diving equipment and industry requirements. Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Duties/ Responsibilities:

- Completing underwater construction activities using surface supplied air gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and/or structures, or underwater search and rescue, and use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, hammers, torches, and welding equipment.

- Carry out non-destructive testing and accurately report results.

- Conduct complete tool checks before operating equipment.

- Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.

- Recover objects by rigging around sunken objects, hooking/rigging to crane lines, and operating winches or derricks to raise objects.

- Operate underwater video, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures.

- Hat inspection, maintenance and repair
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic and hydraulic tools.

- Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.

- Equipment and small machine maintenance and repair.

- Shop maintenance

- May perform data entry daily, weekly, monthly

- Ability to accurately read tape measures, precision scales, and calipers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Possess a current CPR First Aid/AED, emergency 02/DAN 02 certificate from a certified facility.

- Blood borne pathogen certificate preferred.

- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

- Must have Rigger certification from a reliable facility.

- ADCI card preferred, TWIC card is a plus.

- Current HAZWOPER a plus.

Education and Experience:

- Commercial Dive School Diploma and four dive logs.

- High School Degree or GED equivalent.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

- Frequently lift, push, pull, reach and/or move up to 40 pounds.

- Must be able to work in zero visibility.

- Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, and manual dexterity.

- Must be situationally aware, able to safely work in a multiple work operation environment.

- Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.

- Must be able to work at depths of 100 feet below and/or heights up to 100 feet.

- Must be physically and medically qualified to wear the required personal protective equipment.

- Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate.