Commercial Diver

Commercial Diver

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Commercial Diver to join our team.

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The ideal Diver will have 2+ years of related experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of diving equipment and industry requirements. Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Completing underwater construction activities using surface supplied air gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and/or structures, or underwater search and rescue, and use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, hammers, torches, and welding equipment.

Carry out non-destructive testing and accurately report results.

Conduct complete tool checks before operating equipment.

Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.

Recover objects by rigging around sunken objects, hooking/rigging to crane lines, and operating winches or derricks to raise objects.

Operate underwater video, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures.

Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic and hydraulic tools.

Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.

Ability to accurately read tape measures, precision scales, and calipers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Possess a current CPR First Aid/AED, emergency 02/DAN 02 certificate from a certified facility.

Blood borne pathogen certificate preferred.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

Must have Rigger certification from a reliable facility.

ADCI card preferred, TWIC card is a plus.

Current HAZWOPER a plus.

Education and Experience:

Commercial Dive School Diploma and four dive logs.

High School Degree or GED equivalent.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:  

Frequently lift, push, pull, reach and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to work in zero visibility.

Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, and manual dexterity.

Must be situationally aware, able to safely work in a multiple work operation environment.

Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.

Must be able to work at depths of 100 feet below and/or heights up to 100 feet.

Must be physically and medically qualified to wear the required personal protective equipment.

Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate.