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An Air Diver is a commercial diver who performs underwater tasks while breathing compressed air supplied from the surface. Their work includes underwater inspections, maintenance, construction, welding, and salvage operations in industries like offshore oil and gas, marine construction, and infrastructure repair. Air Divers use helmets, umbilical air supply systems, and specialized tools to safely operate in underwater environments. They must be trained in diving safety protocols and often work in challenging conditions. Certification from organizations like the ADCI or IMCA is typically required.

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To thrive as an Air Diver, you need a solid understanding of diving techniques, underwater safety, and equipment maintenance, usually backed by commercial diving certification such as IMCA or ADCI. Proficiency with surface-supplied air systems, decompression protocols, and specialized tools for underwater construction or inspection is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with topside teams are standout traits in this field. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring personal safety, project efficiency, and successful teamwork during challenging underwater operations.

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Air Divers most often work in dynamic environments such as offshore oil rigs, harbors, dams, and shipyards, performing tasks like underwater inspections, maintenance, welding, and salvage operations. The work frequently involves collaborating with surface support teams, including supervisors and tender staff, to coordinate safe and effective dives. Divers may work flexible hours, including nights or weekends, to accommodate project timelines and weather-dependent conditions. Over time, experienced Air Divers can progress into supervisory roles, specialized technical positions, or safety management within the diving industry.

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Safety Diver

Bastion Technologies

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

The Safety Diver will support the space program located in Houston, TX.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The primary functions of this position include assisting other divers, training in the different roles, and becoming certified in the diving functions (i.e., safety diver, camera diver). This position assists in supporting chamber operations and SCUBA fill.
  • Train and gain experience to become proficient and accomplish certifications of the following functions to successfully operate in an underwater test and training environment.
    • Basic Lift Bag Certification. Understanding of hand tools. Pool maintenance, scuba fill and lift.
    • Train and certify in Lifeguard, BBP, CPR and First Aid. Suited Test Safety Diver/Video Camera Operator. Commercial support and self-rescue and survival training. Topside and hoist operations.
    • May train to assist as rigging equipment coordinator.
    • Communicate with workers in the water and on the surface while underwater.
    • Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and following all safety procedures and precautions.
    • Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
  • May be required to support events and projects other than EVA training in support of NSOC commercial goals.
  • Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level to maintain dive dependability ratings.
  • Must adhere to strict scheduled events and may be required to work overtime for events that go past scheduled times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.


  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have 1+ years of recent diving experience/approximately 25 logged dives.
  • Must have a Certification in the field of Diving (PADI, NAUI).
  • This position requires physical dexterity in handling and moving objects underwater, communicating visually, speaking and hand signals, controlling mechanisms.

WORK LOCATION:

  • This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
  • Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.


DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.


STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
  • All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
  • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
  • Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
  • Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
  • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
  • Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.


ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.


WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


Bastion participates in e-Verify.


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This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.


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