Dive Operations Manager - Marine Construction Leader

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

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.