Wiper/ Diver

UIC Alaska•Tyndall AFB, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks a Wiper/Diver for a PTOC role at Tyndall Air Force Base in Tyndall, Florida. The role supports diving operations aboard missile recovery and corridor clearance vessels for target launches and recoveries. Dives must comply with applicable OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, Part 1910, Subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations). Duties include underwater vessel maintenance and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and related floating or submerged equipment. Snorkel operations are performed when SCUBA is not required. The Wiper/Diver also serves as the engineering department utility worker, primarily supporting engine-department cleaning, painting, oiling, greasing, and repair assistance. The role includes general vessel maintenance and cleaning, engine-room and lookout watches, paint scaling and chipping, line handling during mooring, and assisting with vessel tie-up and departure. The Wiper/Diver assists with deck gear operations, including handling, topping, cradling, and housing booms, and may assist with carpentry. The position requires certification as a SCUBA diver and proficiency in the use, operation, and maintenance of SCUBA equipment, including open-circuit regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high-pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors, and full-face-mask systems. The Wiper/Diver conducts and documents quality-assurance checks of maintenance and repair processes for diving equipment assigned to each vessel.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in SCUBA diving operations.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, Part 1910, Subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations).
Certified SCUBA diver, proficient in the use, operation, and maintenance of SCUBA equipment, including open-circuit regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high-pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors, and full-face-mask systems.
Current Merchant Mariners Document with an Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and at least one year of experience.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
Ability to work within United States Air Force regulatory guidelines and instructions supporting joint services operations.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting and moving loads up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 75 pounds occasionally, and 75–100 pounds occasionally with assistance from deckhands and/or heavy lifting equipment.

Nice To Haves

Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Second Class Diver, NEC M2DV, with at least three years of experience as an operational diver.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day diving operations supporting missile recovery and corridor clearance vessels during target launches and recoveries.
Conduct dives in accordance with applicable OSHA commercial diving standards.
Perform underwater vessel maintenance and recover targets, aircraft parts, and related floating or submerged equipment.
Conduct snorkel operations when SCUBA is not required.
Clean, paint, oil, and grease machinery and equipment in the engine department and assist with repairs.
Keep the vessel clean and perform general maintenance.
Oil and grease moving parts of engines and auxiliary equipment.
May stand engine-room and/or lookout watches.
Scale, chip, and paint surfaces; handle mooring lines; and assist with tying up and letting go of the vessel.
Assist with handling and operation of deck gear, including topping, cradling, and housing booms; may assist with carpentry.
Conduct and document quality-assurance checks of maintenance and repair processes for diving equipment assigned to each vessel.