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Kleinfelder is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Underwater Inspector to join our team in Augusta, ME, Portland, ME, or Manchester, NH. As a key member of our Construction Services team, you will be responsible for conducting underwater inspections and providing documentation in accordance with NBIS standards.

• Monitor safety, compliance, and productivity to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Facilitate and support the inspection process, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to company standards.
• Manage resources to ensure safety, compliance, and productivity, monitoring workload and rebalancing as needed.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company standards, federal, DOT, and OSHA regulations, and state and local codes and requirements.
• Accurately document work, including reporting, photos, and sketches.
• Participate in field meetings, including pre-inspection meetings, safety meetings, notifications, and daily tailgate meetings.

• Personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred, with coursework in civil engineering, building inspection, home inspection, construction technology, drafting, and mathematics.
• Preferred certifications: PADI, NAUI, or equivalent advanced diver level certification.
• Preferred but not required: NHI Course 'Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges' or any other NHI or FHWA inspection courses, to be obtained within one year of employment.
• Familiarity with construction standards, work methods, rules for safe operation, and associated procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, planning, organizing, and computer skills.
• Ability to work days or nights, extended workdays, and prolonged workweeks as needed.
• Candidates must be fluent with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Standard equipment for underwater activities includes a full-face mask, regulator, octopus, pressure gauge, dive computer, buoyancy compensator, weight belt, dry suit, hood, gloves, fins, and weight belt.
• All equipment must have a current inspection where applicable, and be serviced and maintained in a readiness status.

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization, free from discrimination, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer career development opportunities, equal opportunity employment, and a commitment to investing in our staff's professional growth and development.