Diver

Resolve Marine; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolve Marine is seeking a Salvage Diver to perform dive operations for wreck removal and emergency response projects. This project-based position necessitates domestic and international travel for extended periods.

Key responsibilities include underwater inspections, diving for restoration efforts, and managing complex diving tasks. Candidates must hold current diving certifications and demonstrate strong knowledge in dive operations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform at an intermediate level UW burning/venting.
• Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Good knowledge of dive administrative aspects.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater inspections and report on vessel conditions.
• Carry out diving operations for wreck removal.
• Assist in underwater fuel removal and cutting operations.

Skills

Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification

Experience in the Commercial Diving Industry

Good working knowledge of dive gear

Intermediate Supervisory skills

Education

Dive School Diploma

Valid Dive Physical

Tools

Underwater hydraulic tools

Diving and Salvage Operations equipment

Job description

Brief Description

The Salvage Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of Dive Supervisor/Salvage Master to support wreck removal and emergency response works. The Salvage Diver is a project-based position and requires domestic and international travel to project sites.

Position Responsibilities

• Underwater inspection to ascertain, quantify, document and report the condition of the vessel / marine structure
• Carry out under water cutting, drilling, burning and welding operations
• Fabrication of patches – installation of patches
• Carry out Blow down operations to restore buoyancy
• Underwater Fuel Removal using hot tap or other mechanism
• Water jetting to remove mud
• Black water diving
• Able to handle heavy rigging and install shackles, chains, slings underwater
• Ability to carry out Penetration dives
• Carry out standby duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification, DCBC preferred
• Valid Dive Physical within 12 months (identifying diver is physically fit to dive)
• First Aid, CPR w/ O2 Provider/ Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Dive School Diploma
• Experience in the Commercial Diving and in the Salvage Industry
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour with 8-hour annual refresher
• Driver's License
• Passport, Global mobility is strongly preferred, and in most cases required.
• Active TWIC or ability to obtain (USA employees)
• Good working knowledge of all dive gear and equipment (including that related to the dive station for set-up, maintaining, and break down).
• Familiarity and ability to operate all underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to perform at an intermediate level UW burning/venting for burning, hot tapping/fuel removal in zero visibility and with high currents.
• Has a good working knowledge of all aspects of diving and salvage operations
• Rigging: must have an intermediate knowledge of various types of rigging and ability to handle and install heavy rigging underwater e.g. Shackles, chains, slings etc.
• Intermediate Supervisory, leadership, communication skills with the ability to articulate the points and instructions.
• Proficient in all aspects of a Commercial, able to run deck operations with ease
• Good knowledge of all dive administrative aspects.
• All Prospective Employees Must Submit to A Drug Test and Background Check (USA employees)

Preferred Skills Certification

• OSHA 10 Hour
• Dive Medical Technician Certificate
• Mixed Gas Diver Certification
• Topside welding and fabrication
• Rigging and Crane Operations
• Equipment Operator includes Forklift
• Mechanic background in diesel, hydraulics, pumps, etc.
• Underwater Burning – experience from topside scrapping operations and topside welding
• Demolition - explosive installation
• BOSIET
• Small boat operator
• Hazard communication
• Confined space entry
• NDT certification
• MMC with STCW Training
• Diamond wire cutting, demolition experience preferred

ADA Requirements

• Sit or Stand
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• See
• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Taste/Smell
• Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
• Talk/hear
• Carry weight, lift 50 lbs.
• Exposure to work; working inside and outside of vessels, above water and underwater.

Travel Requirement

Extensive travel is required and at times for months at a stretch depending upon the project duration. Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time. 24 hour and 7 day a week availability based upon project or emergency response needs.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.