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.

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.

• 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.