Dive Operations Support Technician

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ORION is seeking a Dive Tender to provide field support for diving operations at a project location in Houston, TX. The role involves setting up and maintaining diving equipment, coordinating with the Diving Supervisor and divers, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate will assist with topside work, record dive data, and maintain certifications (First Aid/CPR). Prior marine construction exposure is preferred, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Commercial dive training completed and certification maintained.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical examination and periodic re-screening every two years.
• Basic knowledge of diving and marine-related construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides field support to dive operations and ensures diving equipment is set up and functioning for safe use by Divers.
• Operates and maintains diving-related equipment under supervision.
• Performs routine maintenance on diving equipment and assists with topside work as directed.
• Tends surface supplied diver, communicates via line pull signals, and monitors for hazards.
• Records dive details on Dive Sheet (depth, bottom time, decompression schedule).
• Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications and follows Diving Manual and Company procedures.
• Participates in safety trainings and Company safety and environmental initiatives.
• Adheres to confidentiality and safety responsibilities; stops work if unsafe conditions arise.

Education

Commercial dive training from certified dive school

Job description

ORION is seeking a Dive Tender to provide field support for diving operations at a project location in Houston, TX. The role involves setting up and maintaining diving equipment, coordinating with the Diving Supervisor and divers, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate will assist with topside work, record dive data, and maintain certifications (First Aid/CPR). Prior marine construction exposure is preferred, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.