Dive Manager

GHC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &

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Job summary

Garney Marine is seeking a Dive Manager to lead and grow our commercial diving program across multiple regions and projects from Nashville, TN. You will oversee safety, planning, training, and equipment standards for 10+ divers and supporting staff, driving continuous improvement in safety and productivity.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years diving and 5+ years supervisory experience, with knowledge of ADCI and OSHA Subpart T.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial diving experience.
• 5+ years of dive supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of ADCI standards, OSHA Subpart T, and commercial diving practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage Garney’s commercial diving safety program and ensure compliance with ADCI, OSHA, company, and project requirements.
• Maintain consistent dive planning, emergency response, and safe work practices across diving operations.
• Support incident reviews and continued improvement of diving safety and operating procedures.
• Provide technical and operational support for diving activities across Garney projects.
• Assist with manpower planning and allocation of diving resources based on project needs.
• Support preconstruction and business development efforts where commercial diving expertise is required.
• Support the recruitment, development, and retention of qualified diving personnel.
• Maintain training and certification requirements and help develop consistent expectations for divers and dive supervisors.
• Develop future supervisors and leaders in alignment with Garney’s employee-owner culture and Goals & Philosophies.
• Oversee diving equipment standards, inspections, maintenance, certifications, and replacement needs.
• Work with operations to evaluate equipment and technology that improve safety, reliability, and productivity.

Skills

10+ years of commercial diving

5+ years dive supervisory/management

ADCI standards knowledge

OSHA Subpart T knowledge

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Requisition ID14023-Posted10/15/2026-TN-Nashville-Project Management-7-10 years-Regional Travel

A Dive Manager position is available at Garney. The Dive Manager is responsible for managing Garney Marine’s commercial diving operations, including personnel, equipment, training, safety, and compliance. This role works closely with and in support of project and operations leadership to ensure the safe and successful execution of marine construction projects and continued growth of the diving program. Initially responsible for managing a team of 10+ commercial divers and support personnel, this position will be responsible for developing the people, processes, and structure needed to support continued growth of the diving program across multiple regions and projects. The incumbent will serve as Garney Marine’s subject matter expert for commercial diving operations, with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, training, and employee development, consistent with Garney’s Goals & Philosophies.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Manage Garney’s commercial diving safety program and ensure compliance with applicable ADCI, OSHA, company, and project requirements.
• Maintain consistent dive planning, emergency response, and safe work practices across diving operations.
• Support incident reviews and continued improvement of diving safety and operating procedures.
• Provide technical and operational support for diving activities across Garney projects.
• Assist with manpower planning and allocation of diving resources based on project needs.
• Support preconstruction and business development efforts where commercial diving expertise is required.
• Support the recruitment, development, and retention of qualified diving personnel.
• Maintain training and certification requirements and help develop consistent expectations for divers and dive supervisors.
• Develop future supervisors and leaders in alignment with Garney’s employee-owner culture and Goals & Philosophies.
• Oversee diving equipment standards, inspections, maintenance, certifications, and replacement needs.
• Work with operations to evaluate equipment and technology that improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain consistent standards and procedures for Garney’s commercial diving operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 10+ years of commercial diving experience.
• 5+ years of dive supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of ADCI standards, OSHA Subpart T, and commercial diving practices.

Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Marine, heavy civil, pipeline, or intake/outfall construction experience.
• Experience managing multiple dive crews and projects.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.