Commercial Diver & Tender — High-Impact Marine Construction

Ballard Marine Construction; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Marine Construction, a specialist marine contractor, is seeking a Commercial Diver / Tender to support construction activities in Bradenton, FL. The role involves dive station operations, equipment handling, and in-water assignments under the Project Manager and Dive Supervisor.

Ideal candidates hold an ADCE-compliant commercial dive diploma, ADCI certification, and current dive physicals, with at least 1 year in commercial diving.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience working in commercial diving operations.
• Ability to read and follow dive tables (air and nitrox).
• Ability to cut and weld steel underwater.
• Strong communication with surface and divers while running a dive station.

Responsibilities

• Equipment set-up and breakdown.
• Jetting / Dredging and dive tending.
• In-water work assignments and decompression operations.
• Crane rigging, signaling, and equipment spotting.
• Salvage or environmental operations as required.
• Additional duties as directed.

Skills

Dive tables

Equipment checks

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Underwater comms

Underwater welding

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Field navigation

Physical stamina

Education

Diploma from ADCE Compliant Commercial Dive School

Current ADCI Certification

Current ADCI Dive Physical

First Aid CPR AED Oxygen Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour - Construction

Valid Driver’s Licence with clean record

Tools

Underwater welding tools

Job description

Ballard Marine Construction, a specialist marine contractor, is seeking a Commercial Diver / Tender to support construction activities in Bradenton, FL. The role involves dive station operations, equipment handling, and in-water assignments under the Project Manager and Dive Supervisor.

Ideal candidates hold an ADCE-compliant commercial dive diploma, ADCI certification, and current dive physicals, with at least 1 year in commercial diving.