Diver/Tender

Moran Environmental Recovery•Manchester, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is hiring Diver/Tenders in the New England region to support hyperbaric intervention work on an active marine construction project. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a tight-knit dive team, setting up and operating surface-supplied dive systems, tending divers, monitoring life-support equipment, and executing dive plans with precision. Experience with hyperbaric intervention and DMT certification is preferred. This position reports directly to the Marine Construction Manager and operates in full compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
Graduate of a Commercial Diving Program Accredited by ACDE, ADCI, or a recognized equivalent
Demonstrated experience with mixed-gas (Heliox) diving operations
Strong understanding of decompression theory, dive tables, and dive computer use
Working knowledge of surface-supplied diving systems and support equipment
Legally authorized to work in United States
1+ years of commercial diving experience
1+ years of construction or heavy civil/marine construction experience
Valid ADCI Diver Certification
Oxygen Provider (DAN or equivalent)
First Aid / CPR / AED
40-Hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Certification
TWIC Card (or ability to obtain)
Current commercial diving physical (or ability to pass)
Current certifications for all diver-owned equipment
Recent dive logs (last four required at time of application)
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Ability to provide a three-year driving record
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Ability to wear commercial diving gear (25–30 lbs helmet/hat) for extended durations
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
Ability to work in confined spaces and low-visibility environments
Ability to work in extreme weather and water conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperbaric intervention
DMT certification

Responsibilities

Set up, inspect, and break down dive and support systems
Understand and operate surface-supplied diving and decompression procedures
Ensure full understanding of dive plans, including depth, bottom time, and decompression obligations
Assist with topside construction and support work as directed
Assist divers with dressing/undressing and equipment checks
Monitor and tend diver umbilicals continuously, maintaining awareness of diver location and status at all times
Verify proper function of all diver life-support systems prior to dive operations
Identify, report, and document equipment faults, hazards, near misses, and incidents
Monitor for and respond to symptoms of decompression sickness (DCS), oxygen toxicity, and inert gas narcosis
Maintain clear communication with dive supervisor and team during all operations
Properly complete dive logs, gas logs, and all required regulatory and company documentation
Perform duties as Diver, Standby Diver, or Tender as assigned
Maintain and inspect diving equipment, including regulators, bailout systems, and gas panels
Ensure all personal diving equipment is properly certified and operational
Report any medical issues or recent treatments affecting fitness to dive
Maintain an accurate diver logbook and obtain supervisor sign-off after each dive
Read, understand, and comply with all company policies and applicable federal, state, and industry regulations