Diver - Alabama

Resolve Marine; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolve Marine is seeking a Salvage Diver to perform underwater inspection, cutting, and welding to support wreck removal and emergency response. This project-based role requires frequent travel to remote and offshore sites, with deployed pay for active field assignments.

Ideal candidates hold ADCI/IMCA certification, a Dive School Diploma, and HAZWOPER training, plus TWIC and a valid passport for international travel. Safety, readiness, and teamwork are emphasized across project deployments.

Qualifications

• Current ADCI/IMCA certification is required or DCBC preferred.
• Dive School Diploma and relevant commercial diving experience are expected.
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour course with annual refresher is required.
• First Aid/CPR with O2 and Emergency Oxygen certification is required.
• Passport with ability to travel internationally is strongly preferred.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain is required for USA employees.

Responsibilities

• Underwater inspection to assess vessel condition and report findings.
• Perform underwater cutting, drilling, burning and welding operations.
• Fabricate patches and install patches as needed.
• Carry out blow down operations to restore buoyancy.
• Perform underwater fuel removal using hot tap or similar methods.
• Water jetting to remove mud and debris.
• Conduct standby duties and adhere to safety procedures.
• Rig heavy rigging and install shackles, chains, and slings underwater.
• Handle penetration dives and complex dive operations.
• Support multiple projects; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwater diving operations

Rigging & heavy rigging underwater

Underwater welding/burning

Penetration dives

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Education

ADCI/IMCA certification

Dive School Diploma

HAZWOPER 40 Hour

First Aid/CPR w/ O2

Commercial diving experience

TWIC (Active)

Tools

Dive gear knowledge

Underwater cutting/drilling tools

Pneumatic/Hydraulic tools

Deck operations

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.

Deployment Pay & Per Diem

This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic and/or international travel, often on short notice, to support salvage, wreck removal, and emergency response operations. Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying durations based on operational needs. Deployed pay is provided for full-time employees during active field assignments in accordance with Resolve Marine deployed pay policies and applicable employment agreements. Per diem is provided to part-time employees for work-related travel or deployments away from the employee’s home base to offset meals and incidental expenses, with rates varying by location and assignment.

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

Required Certifications

• 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.

Summary

What We’re Looking For:

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We look for people to bring their very best, positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to be the best in the industry, but we aspire for the best working culture that our employees can ask for. Our people, whether on our vessels or in the office, always work to look ahead, be mindful of safety, environment and respecting one another because enjoying where you work and who we work with is what delivers success in everything we do.

• 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

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