Underwater Construction Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Illinois, United States J.F. Brennan Full time
Job Title: Diver

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Diver to join our team at J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. As a Diver, you will play a critical role in our water-based environmental remediation and marine construction projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct underwater inspections, repairs, and installations of equipment and structures.
  • Operate and maintain diving equipment, including helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, and gauges.
  • Perform underwater search, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  • Inspect and repair dock walls, plant intakes and outflows, underwater pipelines, cables, vessels, bridge foundations, or other structures below the water line.
  • Cut and weld steel using underwater welding equipment and burning equipment.
  • Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  • Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.
  • Remove obstructions from screens or marine railway or launching ways using pneumatic or hydraulic power hand tools.
  • Set or guide placement of pilings to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, or platforms.
Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of previous commercial diving experience.
  • Nitrox certification and experience is preferred.
  • Dive school diploma required.
  • ADCI compliant physical required (requires MD or DO signature).
  • First Aid/CPR/AED required (meets requirements of Red Cross).
  • Emergency O2 provider required (meets requirements DAN).
  • Current ADCI certification card, HAZWOPER and rigging preferred.
  • The ability to verbally and draw/sketch images to accurately describe your underwater findings to topside personnel while underwater.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative.
  • Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program. J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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