Dive Supervisor

Coastal Engineering, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Engineering, LLC is a specialized VOSB marine construction firm delivering waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and executional excellence.

The role requires 8+ years in diving, ADCI certification, and strong leadership for underwater construction teams. Expect on-site work with strict safety protocols and interaction with project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience (7+ considered with strong qualifications).
• Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited diving educational institution.
• OSHA 30-hour certificate.
• 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.

Skills

Dive operations

Project management

Team supervision

Safety leadership

Life support equipment

Education

ADCI Dive Diploma

OSHA 30

TWIC card

Tools

Boat License

Confined space certification

Fall arrest certification

EM-385 Dive Plan

Job description

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
• OSHA 30-hour certificate
• 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 2-week Bridge Inspection
• ASDSO Dam Safety
• NCCCO Rigger
• Captain's License
• Additional advanced certifications or specialized training

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