Diver/Lift Technician

Bradford Marine, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Marine, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Diver and Lift Technician to assist with the operation of the Travelifts to haul, block, and launch vessels.

The role requires diving to place straps, verify block positioning, and perform underwater inspections. You will follow safety protocols, use underwater tools, and support yard operations, including maintenance and coatings, while ensuring proper load distribution and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Diver certification required.
• Accuracy.
• Verbal Communication.
• Safety and Hazard Awareness.
• Performing under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe diving practices.
• Use underwater tools to block vessels.
• Provide underwater assistance with placement/removal of straps for hauls and launches with Travelift.
• Confirm vessel is centered and blocks touch for even keel load distribution.
• Conduct underwater visual inspections of vessels as needed.
• Perform underwater preventive maintenance (unfouling propellers, clearing intakes, etc.).
• Assist with yard operations including lift and bottom coating duties.
• Maintain tools and equipment between dives.
• Follow plans, specifications, schedules, and safety standards.

Education

Diver certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The Diver and Lift Technician positionis responsible for assisting in the operations of the 70-ton, 150-ton, 320-ton Travelift to haul, block, and launch vessels. This role includes performing dives to properly place and secure straps, confirm block positioning, and conduct visual inspections of the vessel under the waterline.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe diving practices
• Use tools underwater to block vessels
• Provide underwater assistance with proper placement or removal of straps for hauls and launches with the Travelift
• Confirm vessel is centered and all blocks are touching for even keel load spread while preparing to haul vessel using the Syncrolift
• Conduct underwater visual inspections of vessels as needed
• Conduct underwater preventive maintenance on vessels including, but not limited to, unfouling propellers, clearing intakes, and attaching or removing parts
• Utilize non-diving time to assist with yard operations, including assisting with both lift and bottom coating jobs as directed
• Maintain tools and equipment between dives
• Performs all work in accordance with established plans, specifications, schedules, and standards of quality and safety
• Following company, industry, and best practices regarding safety standards (safe equipment usage, personal protective equipment, reporting)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Work Experience, Licenses, and Certificates

• Valid Driver’s License
• Required licenses or certificates: Diver certification
• Accuracy
• Verbal Communication
• Safety and Hazard Awareness
• Performing under pressure

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work under adverse weather conditions
• Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity
• Work is performed outside in the elements, on and around water

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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