Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of using a variety of hand tools such as drills, torches and welding equipment typically required for water vessel repair.
  
• Ability to work with little supervision and displaying mature judgment.
  
• Understanding and following directions.
  
• Able to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
  
• Additional knowledge/skill requirements may be required by assignment or contract.
  

Experience & Education

• Minimum of three (3) years previous commercial diving experience preferred.
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
• Graduate of a U.S. certified commercial diving or U.S. military diving school.
  
• Ability to pass a diving physical consistent with OSHA Commercial Diving Regulations (29 CFR 1910, Subpart T) or U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR 197, Subpart B).
  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with suitable driving record.
  
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work assignment may include extended periods of time off shore.
  
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
  
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
  
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
  

• Assists in the planning and execution of underwater surveys and mission recovery operations.
  
• Operates hyperbaric chamber, as required.
  
• Acts as a tender for hyperbaric medical treatments.
  
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled or emergency maintenance and repairs on equipment assigned to Dive Locker.
  
• Performs assigned tasks in an underwater vessel and in confined spaces.
  
• Operates vessels assigned to the Dive Locker as required based on training.
  
• Ensures the appropriate use of personal protective equipment for the job task being performed.
  
• Repairs and maintains all local buoys and moorings.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.