Ordinary Seaman/ Diver

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is looking for an Ordinary Seaman to support diving operations at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Candidates must be certified SCUBA divers with a minimum of three years of experience in SCUBA diving operations and knowledge of OSHA diving standards.

The role involves conducting maintenance on diving equipment, performing underwater vessel maintenance, and supporting missile recovery operations. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team settings are essential. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in SCUBA diving operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA diving standards is required.
• Ability to work within regulatory guidelines of the United States Air Force.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diving operations for support on missile recovery vessels.
• Perform maintenance and recovery on underwater equipment.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on diving equipment.

Skills

Certified SCUBA diver

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Marine Transportation or Engineering

Tools

SCUBA diving equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ordinary Seaman (TYAFB-2026-25610)

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL.

The Ordinary Seaman is responsible for the day‑to‑day duties of diving operations related to direct support on the missile recovery vessels and corridor clearance vessels for target launch and recoveries. All dives are performed according to applicable OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, part 1910, subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations). Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and floating or submerged related equipment. Snorkel operations are performed when SCUBA is not required.

Job Functions

• Must be a Certified SCUBA diver and proficient in the use, operation and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment including open‑circuit SCUBA regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high‑pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors, full‑face mask systems.
• Conduct and document quality assurance checks of maintenance and repair processes performed on diving equipment assigned to each vessel.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SCUBA diving operations and must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, part 1910, subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations).
• The ideal candidate will hold the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Second‑class diver, NEC M2DV, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an operational diver; this experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Marine Transportation or Engineering is preferred but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu.
• Must be able to work within the United States Air Force regulatory guidelines and instructions necessary to support joint services operations.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside normal duty hours.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects, talk and/or hear.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
• Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves 75–100 pounds with the assistance of deckhands and/or heavy lifting equipment.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.