On-Call Maintenance Diver

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Job duties of the Georgia Aquarium Part/Part Time Maintenance Diver are on call and specific to Working Dives. The diver will assume a role of working diver under the regulations for commercial diving as outline by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T. Commercial-oriented diving tasks shall include, but not be limited to deployment, moving, and retrieving of heavy objects; using heavy hand or power tools; the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aquarium exhibits; the application and repair of underwater coatings and liners, and other tasks NOT exempt from OSHA’s commercial diving regulations. Further, the PPT Maintenance Diver shall be required to work with a diverse team of divers in the implementation of dive safety procedures and guidelines ensuring safety at the facility and offshore.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Hold current First Aid and Adult CPR, and Oxygen Provider certification or the ability to obtain one.
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working and/or aquarium-related diving.
Hold current dive certification(s) from a nationally recognized agency or agencies, the level of Advanced Open Water and/or ADCI at the minimum.
Hold a Maintenance Diver 2 status, being able to do monthly maintenance and regulator rebuilds.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Written Dive Knowledge Exam (minimum score of 80%).
Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Physical.
Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Swim Test.

Responsibilities

Meets all applicable requirements as outlined in Georgia Aquarium’s Diving Operations and Procedures Manual.
Adheres to dive safety policies and procedures.
Maintains, inspects, and repairs dive equipment ensuring all is within the proper operating parameters to provide a safe working environment for the divers.
Maintains preventative maintenance on breathable air systems while maintaining precise records.
Helps to ensure that all divers are following policies set forth by the Dive Control Board.
Take active role in the aquarium’s exhibit maintenance and repair program, which will include, leak detection and repair via applied injection techniques and underwater acrylic restoration polishing.
Assist Zoological Operations and Life Support Systems staff in the repairs and modifications of the LSS systems.
Maintain the highest standards of work area cleanliness at all times.
Interface effectively with other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality.
Perform other duties as workload necessitates.
Effectively express ideas verbally and non-verbally and actively listen to individuals and groups.
Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in written form using letters, reports, and other documents.