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Resolve Marine; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services provider seeks a Salvage Diver responsible for underwater operations in wreck removal and emergency response. This project-based position requires certification, travel to various sites, and physical fitness for demanding underwater tasks. Strong expertise in commercial diving and salvage operations is essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification required.
• Experience in the Commercial Diving and Salvage Industry.
• Good working knowledge of all dive gear and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underwater inspections and report conditions.
• Carry out underwater cutting and welding operations.
• Manage heavy rigging tasks underwater.

Skills

Underwater inspection

Underwater cutting

Heavy rigging

Intermediate supervisory skills

Education

Valid Dive Physical

Dive School Diploma

Tools

Underwater hydraulic tools

Diving gear and equipment

Job 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. This position is for all locations including Fort Lauderdale, FL, Theodore, AL, Tacoma, WA, Jacksonville, FL, and more.

Brief Description

This 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 underwater 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.

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