Dive Supervisor

Coastal Engineering, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Engineering, LLC is seeking a highly skilled dive supervisor to lead underwater construction projects along the East Coast. You will collaborate with the Project Manager to define scope, ensure safety, and maintain documentation.

This role requires extensive field experience and the ability to oversee dive teams and equipment at job sites. Candidates must hold ADCI Dive Supervisor certification, Dive Diploma, OSHA 30, and a valid TWIC card, among other mandatory credentials.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience (7+ considered with strong qualifications).
• Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited diving educational institution
• Current dive physical
• Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification
• Current driver’s license
• OSHA 30-hour certificate
• Oxygen Provider, First Aid, CPR, & AED certification
• Boat License
• Confined space / fall arrest certification
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC card
• Expert at all diving tasks
• Expert in the operation and troubleshooting of all life support equipment
• Qualified vessel operator
• Able to manage projects
• Able to teach and supervise others, including proper techniques for setting up and operating dive stations and support equipment
• Qualify as a diver on an EM-385 Dive Plan

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish a clear scope of work, logistics, and mode of operations.
• Manage dive team and responsible for the safety of each member.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with OSHA, EM-385, and ADCI regulations.
• Maintain daily reports.
• Lead and perform underwater construction projects.
• Communicate with Project Managers and some communication with clients/stakeholders.

Job description

About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized VOSB marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and executional excellence.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish a clear scope of work, logistics, and mode of operations.
• Manage dive team and responsible for the safety of each member.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with OSHA, EM-385, and ADCI regulations.
• Maintain daily reports.
• Lead and perform underwater construction projects.
• Communicate with Project Managers and some communication with clients/stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience (7+ considered with strong qualifications)
• Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited diving educational institution
• Current dive physical
• Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification
• Current driver’s license
• OSHA 30-hour certificate
• Oxygen Provider, First Aid, CPR, & AED certification
• Boat License
• Confined space / fall arrest certification
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC card
• Expert at all diving tasks
• Expert in the operation and troubleshooting of all life support equipment
• Qualified vessel operator
• Able to manage projects
• Able to teach and supervise others, including proper techniques for setting up and operating dive stations and support equipment
• Qualify as a diver on an EM-385 Dive Plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more current extended trainings, such as:
• NHI Underwater Inspection
• NHI 2-week Bridge Inspection
• ASDSO Dam Safety
• NCCCO Rigger
• Captain's License
• Additional advanced certifications or specialized training