Commercial Diver

2 days ago


Portsmouth, United States Crofton Industries Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 all of our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same Crofton is seeking a Diver to join our team.

The ideal Diver will be physically and medically fit for the job, situationally aware and able to work safely in a multiple work operation environment.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Carry out non-destructive testing and accurately report results
  • Assuring dive equipment is in good condition
  • 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 placing 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
  • Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations
  • Continually reports progress and conditions topside
  • Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line
  • 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
  • Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure, precision scales, and calipers
  • Performs as a standby diver and/ or tender as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • ADCI/ACDE Entry Level Diver/Tender or Commercial Diver certification
  • Current Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Dive Physical
  • Current Diving Oxygen Provider and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
  • Ability to successfully complete any specific safety or job training that may be required

Education and Experience:

  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successfully completed education at ADCI accredited and/or military dive school

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently lift, push, pull, reach and/or move up to 75 pounds
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and squat
  • Must be able to work in zero visibility
  • Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, depth perception 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-No Fear of Heights
  • Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment
  • Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate with all types of personnel
Company DescriptionCrofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.

Benefits

Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

-Health Insurance

-Short Term Disability Insurance

-Dental Insurance

-Life Insurance

-Supplementary InsuranceCompany DescriptionCrofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.\r
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Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:\r
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-Health Insurance\r
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-Short Term Disability Insurance\r
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-Dental Insurance\r
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-Life Insurance\r
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-Supplementary Insurance