Commercial Diver

Specialty Underwater Services•Glen Burnie, MD

44d

About The Position

SUS is inviting applications from Commercial Divers who are interested in full-time Diver/Tender opportunities in the Curtis Bay and Baltimore, Maryland, and surrounding areas. Divers will be required to travel to job sites as needed and may have the opportunity to perform work at our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, location and surrounding job sites. SCHEDULE, PAY AND BENEFITS Divers at SUS earn a competitive wage and can expect to work a varied schedule based on project needs. We also provide excellent benefits for our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and an employer-contributed health savings account (HSA). Note that these benefits do not apply to part-time employees. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMERCIAL DIVER Commercial Divers complete day-to-day assigned underwater construction activities of their specific project while achieving schedule, quality and safety goals set by their direct supervisors. Divers will work below water using surface supplied air gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and/or structures. Divers may use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, hammers, torches, and welding equipment. This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, and construction diving. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances, in addition to completing underwater construction activities. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor. Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Commercial Dive School Diploma
Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment.
Four recent dive logs.
At least two years of related experience highly preferred.
Current ADC Dive Physical (Physicians Signature) required.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED (Adult), from a certified Red Cross facility or equivalent (online certifications are NOT accepted) required.
Current Emergency O2 Certificate, from a certified Red Cross facility or equivalent (online certifications are NOT accepted) required.

Nice To Haves

Current TWIC Card
Current Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate
Current HAZWOPER, OSHA 10 Hour or OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
Rigging Certification/Training
Current ADC Card

Responsibilities

Undertakes dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Ensures that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive.
Ensures appropriate safety measures are taken.
Ensures full understanding of the dive plan and is competent to carry out the planned tasks.
Knows, understands, and follows the routine and emergency procedures.
Reports any medical problem or symptoms experienced during or after the dive.
Identifies and reports any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses or accidents.
Performs topside and underwater rigging.
Sets up and operates all equipment as directed by the diving supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.