Commercial Dive Supervisor

W3Global; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Gym membership

Clothing allowance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Dive Supervisor to safely plan, coordinate, and execute commercial diving operations for marine construction, salvage, and related services. You will lead certified dive teams, enforce safety standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires ADCI certification, extensive diving experience, and strong leadership. Travel to project sites and relocation to New England area may be required; in-person work location in Portsmouth, NH is expected.

Qualifications

• ADCI-certified Dive Supervisor (Inshore or Offshore, as appropriate).
• Minimum of 5 years commercial diving experience with at least 2 years in supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of diving physics, physiology, and decompression procedures.
• Experience with underwater construction, inspection, welding, cutting, salvage, or related marine services.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and O₂ administration.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise dive teams during all underwater operations.
• Conduct pre-dive planning, risk assessments, and safety briefings.
• Ensure all diving equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operational prior to use.
• Maintain accurate dive logs, project records, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor diver performance, bottom time, and decompression obligations.
• Implement and enforce safety standards and emergency response procedures.
• Mentor and support junior divers and tenders to build skill and competence.
• Oversee mobilization and demobilization of dive projects, equipment, and support vessels.

Skills

Diving leadership

Safety management

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

ADCI Dive Supervisor certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid/O2 certification

Job description

Description

The Dive Supervisor is responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all diving operations. This role oversees commercial dive teams in support of marine construction, dock/mooring services, construction, salvage, and related underwater services. The Dive Supervisor ensures that all operations meet PCMS standards, Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) guidelines, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Relocation assistance is being offered.

Description

The Dive Supervisor is responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all diving operations. This role oversees commercial dive teams in support of marine construction, dock/mooring services, construction, salvage, and related underwater services. The Dive Supervisor ensures that all operations meet PCMS standards, Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) guidelines, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise dive teams during all underwater operations.
• Conduct pre-dive planning, risk assessments, and safety briefings.
• Ensure all diving equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operational prior to use.
• Maintain accurate dive logs, project records, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor diver performance, bottom time, and decompression obligations.
• Implement and enforce safety standards and emergency response procedures.
• Mentor and support junior divers and tenders to build skill and competence.
• Oversee mobilization and demobilization of dive projects, equipment, and support vessels.

Qualifications

• ADCI-certified Dive Supervisor (Inshore or Offshore, as appropriate).
• Minimum of [5] years commercial diving experience with at least [2] years in supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of diving physics, physiology, and decompression procedures.
• Experience with underwater construction, inspection, welding, cutting, salvage, or related marine services.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and O₂ administration.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in New England marine environments (tides, currents, cold water).
• Familiarity with PCMS's core services, including pile driving, salvage, docks/mooring support.
• Additional certifications (e.g., OSHA, rigging, confined space, surface supply air diving).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in demanding marine environments, including adverse weather, confined spaces, and variable underwater conditions.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. and perform physically strenuous tasks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Gym membership and clothing allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Portsmouth, NH 03801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person