Diver

Resolve Marine; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company is looking for a Diver to perform essential underwater operations including inspections, cutting, and welding. This project-based role requires extensive travel and the ability to engage in emergency response activities. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and demonstrate proficiency in underwater operations, including rigging and using hydraulic tools. Strong leadership and communication skills are also essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification required.
• Valid Dive Physical required within 12 months.
• Experience in Commercial Diving and the Salvage Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underwater inspections and report on marine structures.
• Perform underwater cutting and welding operations.
• Engage in underwater fuel removal and blow down operations.

Skills

Underwater inspection

Underwater cutting, drilling, burning and welding

Rigging and heavy lifting

Operating underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools

Leadership and communication

Dive gear and equipment knowledge

Education

Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification

Dive School Diploma

First Aid, CPR w/ O2 Provider Certification

Tools

Hot tapping equipment

Diving equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Brief Description

The Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per the instructions of Dive Supervisor to support diving operations, topside evolutions and emergency response works. The 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 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, maintenance, 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: 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 & Certifications

• OSHA 10 Hour
• Dive Medical Technician Certificate
• Mixed Gas Diver Certification
• Topside welding and fabrication
• Rigging and crane operations
• Equipment operator including 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 on 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 on project or emergency response needs.

What We’re Looking For

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand and meet the minimum qualifications of the position outlined in the job description and will perform to the best of my abilities to meet the expectations of the role.
• I also understand that this position is subject to a successful background and drug screening (where country applicable laws apply), as well as random drug testing procedures post‑employment.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.