Commercial Diver
Job Summary:
Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Commercial Diver to join our team.
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The ideal Diver will have 2+ years of related experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of diving equipment and industry requirements. Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Completing underwater construction activities using surface supplied air gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and/or structures, or underwater search and rescue, and use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, hammers, torches, and welding equipment.
- Carry out non-destructive testing and accurately report results.
- Conduct complete tool checks before operating equipment.
- Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
- Recover objects by rigging around sunken objects, hooking/rigging to crane lines, and operating winches or derricks to raise objects.
- Operate underwater video, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures.
- Hat inspection, maintenance and repair
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic and hydraulic tools. - Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
- Equipment and small machine maintenance and repair.
- Shop maintenance
- May perform data entry daily, weekly, monthly
- Ability to accurately read tape measures, precision scales, and calipers.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Possess a current CPR First Aid/AED, emergency 02/DAN 02 certificate from a certified facility.
- Blood borne pathogen certificate preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
- Must have Rigger certification from a reliable facility.
- ADCI card preferred, TWIC card is a plus.
- Current HAZWOPER a plus.
Education and Experience:
- Commercial Dive School Diploma and four dive logs.
- High School Degree or GED equivalent.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Frequently lift, push, pull, reach and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to work in zero visibility.
- Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, and manual dexterity.
- Must be situationally aware, able to safely work in a multiple work operation environment.
- Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work at depths of 100 feet below and/or heights up to 100 feet.
- Must be physically and medically qualified to wear the required personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate.