Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
Global is currently seeking a Diver/Tender based in Long Beach, CA. This person will report to the company’s Regional Dive Operations Manager. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor;
- Ensure that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive;
- Ensure full understanding of the dive plan and is competent to carry out the planned task;
- Know the routine and emergency procedures;
- Report any medical problem or symptoms experienced during or after the dive;
- Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents;
- Keep logbook up to date and have it signed by the Supervisor after each dive.
Required Skills
- Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment
- Must possess working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment
- All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and valid car insurance, and submit a driving record for the past three years
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
- Must submit the last 4 dive logs
- Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (i.e. Hat, bottle, etc)
- Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical
- Ability to wear a commercial diving hat 25-30lbs, for approximately 4hrs daily
- Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
- Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time
- Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
- 24-hour and 7-day-a-week availability based on project or emergency response needs
- Current ADCI Card
- Oxygen Provider/DANO2
- First/Aid CPR
- Must be eligible to enter or be a member of a local union
Required Experience
Must be a graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or others as recognized in IMCA.
Preferred Credentials
- 1-3 years of underwater diving experience
- 1-3 years experience in the construction industry
- Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC Card
- Ability to work outside the United States
- IMCA Certified/International Certification cards
- NITROX /Enriched Air Oxygen
- HAZWOPER
- OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction course certificate
- Current Passport
- Boaters Card (California state boaters' card)
**Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.
Work Location: Long Beach, CA
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the Southern California Local 562 Carpenters Union Collective Bargaining agreement.
Summary hourly range: $47.37 – $102.74, per Schedule A, with opportunities for overtime.
Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by the Union. Union benefits include:
- Southwest Carpenters Training Fund
- Health & Welfare
- Pension
- Annuity
- Grievance
- Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off
- Contractors Cooperation Committee
- Contractors Cooperation Committee/Partnership for Jobs
- Industry Advancement Fund
Newly hired employees will accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked in California state per applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.
If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.