Diver 3

Phoenix International Holdings Inc•Chesapeake, VA

17h•$23 - $28

About The Position

A Diver 3 is a diving specialist responsible for maintaining proficiency in underwater tasks and the skills required of all divers. Positions are available in Bayou Vista, Louisiana; Norfolk, Virginia; Pearl City, Hawaii; and San Diego, California. The role may require worldwide travel on an emergency call-out basis and is full-time or rotational, working pier-side, inland, or offshore. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

Graduate of a professional diving school.
At least two years of actual underwater work experience.
Pass the written Diver 3 test with a score of at least 80%.
Demonstrated diving ability.
At least one year of service with Phoenix and documented minimum of 100 days of field experience on diving jobs.
Ability to pass an annual diving physical.
Willingness to accept exposure to physical risk.
Possess a current passport, ADCI Card, and TWIC Card.
Ability and willingness to travel worldwide on short notice for indefinite periods.
Ability to pass a background check and drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

At least 50 working dives.
U.S. Government security clearance.
Demonstrated ability to plan dive operations requiring decompression and repetitive dives.
Demonstrated knowledge of normal decompression and treatment tables.

Responsibilities

Accomplish tasks assigned by the Diving Supervisor and immediately notify the supervisor if not qualified for an assigned task through training or experience.
Understand and comply with Phoenix policies and applicable government regulations related to diving qualifications and performance.
Comply with instructions and regulations for the use, maintenance, repair, and testing of diving equipment.
Report recent medical treatment or illness to the Diving Supervisor so fitness to dive can be assessed.
Report symptoms or suspected symptoms immediately and as accurately as possible.
Report defects or malfunctions in diving equipment to the Diving Supervisor.
Follow safe diving practices on deck and in the water, raise questionable safety issues with the Diving Supervisor, and remain alert to the safety of others.
Assist in training new personnel or tenders.
Remain awake and near the decompression chamber for at least one hour following treatment or hyperbaric exposure outside no-decompression limits.
Observe rules for flying after diving or traveling to altitudes higher than the dive site.
Ensure diving equipment is correctly maintained, prepared, and tested before each dive; this responsibility cannot be delegated.
Maintain a diver’s logbook detailing dives, medical examinations, courses, and personal equipment maintenance.
Ensure medical certificates are current and recorded in the logbook.
Present the logbook to the Diving Supervisor on every job.
Maintain current first aid and CPR certification.
Comply with Phoenix quality management system processes and procedures.
Complete administrative office duties as assigned.