Dive Supervisor

Ballard Marine Construction•Baltimore, MD

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Dive Supervisor at Ballard, you will lead the planning and execution of commercial diving operations on technically demanding marine construction projects. You will direct the dive team, make critical field decisions, and ensure every operation is properly planned, staffed, equipped, and executed safely. This role works closely with Operations, project leadership, clients, and craft teams to deliver underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair work in challenging marine environments. We are looking for someone with the experience and judgment to lead from the front and keep complex dive operations moving safely and effectively.

Requirements

Diploma from an ADCI-compliant commercial diving school
Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification required
Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications required
Current commercial dive physical required when performing diving duties
OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification required
Valid Driver’s License required
Own commercial dive gear required when performing diving duties
5 years’ experience commercial diving experience, including demonstrated experience supervising dive operations
Experience leading underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities in marine environments
Experience planning dive operations, directing crews, managing dive documentation, and responding to changing field conditions
Experience coordinating with project leadership, clients, and field crews during active marine construction operations
Strong knowledge of commercial diving operations, equipment, life-support systems, decompression procedures, and applicable dive standards
Strong understanding of underwater construction methods, including rigging, cutting, burning, welding, and inspection activities
Ability to lead dive teams, assign work, maintain operational control, and make sound field decisions
Strong hazard recognition, emergency response, and problem-solving skills.
Clear verbal and written communication with dive teams, project leadership, clients, and field personnel
Strong documentation and reporting skills, including dive plans, logs, JHAs, and daily reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn tablet-based safety and project reporting systems

Nice To Haves

Nitrox Endorsement Preferred
Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain as required

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise all commercial diving operations, including underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair work
Plan each dive, assign team responsibilities, conduct pre-dive briefings, and maintain operational control throughout the dive
Ensure dive personnel, equipment, life-support systems, communications, and surface support are qualified, compliant, and ready for the planned operation
Monitor required dive parameters, including depth, bottom time, breathing mix, and decompression requirements
Maintain dive plans, JHAs, dive logs, checklists, reports, decompression tables, treatment schedules, and other required operational documentation
Ensure diving operations comply with Ballard procedures, project requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
Develop and maintain emergency and contingency procedures, including medical support and two-way communication
Coordinate with Operations, project leadership, field crews, and clients on scope, schedule, changing conditions, and safety concerns.
Exercise authority to stop or modify diving operations when conditions, equipment, or personnel create unacceptable risk