About the role
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.
. 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.
Compensation: $50k-$80k