Hybrid Field & Shop Commercial Diver

Coastal Engineering, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Engineering is seeking a Commercial Diver / Shop Technician to support underwater construction, inspection, and maintenance while maintaining life support and dive equipment. The role blends field diving with shop duties, emphasizing safety, reliability, and repeatable operations.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined diver who thrives in a hybrid environment and is committed to high standards of professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial diving industry experience.
• Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification.
• Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive Plan.
• Valid boat operator license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to service diving equipment.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform traditional commercial diving tasks for marine construction, inspection, and maintenance.
• Set up, operate, and break down dive stations and dive support equipment.
• Execute underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair per dive plans.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and service diving and life support equipment.
• Mobilize and demobilize dive equipment for projects.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repair needs.

Skills

Diving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety and teamwork

Education

ADCI Commercial Diver Certification

EM-385 Dive Plan qualification

Coastal Engineering Diver Checklist

Boat operator license

Tools

Dive equipment setup

Job description

Coastal Engineering is seeking a Commercial Diver / Shop Technician to support underwater construction, inspection, and maintenance while maintaining life support and dive equipment. The role blends field diving with shop duties, emphasizing safety, reliability, and repeatable operations.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined diver who thrives in a hybrid environment and is committed to high standards of professionalism and teamwork.