Global Diving & Salvage Inc. is currently seeking experienced Divers in the greater Seattle area.
The Diver/Tender will work in compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company procedures and will report directly to the Regional Dive Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Set up, inspect, and break down dive systems, including mixed-gas (Heliox) equipment and support systems
- Understand and operate surface-supplied and mixed-gas diving systems, including gas management and decompression procedures
- Ensure full understanding of dive plans, including depth, bottom time, gas mixtures, and decompression obligations
- Assist with topside construction and support work as directed
- Assist divers with dressing/undressing and equipment checks
- Monitor and tend the diver umbilicals continuously, maintaining awareness of diver location and status at all times
- Verify proper function of all diver life-support systems prior to dive operations
- Identify, report, and document equipment faults, hazards, near misses, and incidents
- Monitor for and respond to symptoms of decompression sickness (DCS), oxygen toxicity, and inert gas narcosis
- Maintain clear communication with the dive supervisor and team during all operations
- Properly complete dive logs, gas logs, and all required regulatory and company documentation
- Perform duties as Diver, Standby Diver, or Tender as assigned
- Maintain and inspect diving equipment, including regulators, bailout systems, and dive panels
- Ensure all personal diving equipment is properly certified and operational
- Report any medical issues or recent treatments affecting fitness to dive
- Maintain an accurate diver logbook and obtain supervisor sign-off after each dive
- Read, understand, and comply with all company policies and applicable federal, state, and industry regulations
Qualifications
Education
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills)
- Must be a graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the ACDE, ADCI, or a recognized equivalent.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old
- Strong understanding of decompression theory, dive tables, and dive computer use
- Working knowledge of surface-supplied diving systems and support equipment
- Must be eligible to enter or be a current standing member of a local union
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience
- 5+ years of commercial diving experience
- 5+ years of construction or heavy civil/marine construction experience
Required Certifications & Credentials
- Valid ADCI Card and/or ADCI Supervisor Card(supervisor certification preferred for senior roles)
- Oxygen Provider/DANO2
- NITROX/Enriched Air Oxygen
- First Aid/CPR
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Course Certificate
- TWIC Card
- WA State Boaters Card (preferred)
- Current Passport (preferred)
- Current dive physical (or ability to pass one)
- Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (hat, bottle, etc.)
- Last four dive logs required at time of application
Background Requirements
- Valid driver's license and valid car insurance; must submit a three-year driving record
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and background check
Physical Requirements
- Ability to wear a commercial diving hat (25–30 lbs) for approximately 4 hours daily
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
- Ability to work in all weather conditions (rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.)
Availability & Scheduling
- 24/7 availability based on project or emergency response needs
- Ability to work on remote or distant projects for several months at a time
- Ability to travel to project sites as required
Work Location: Seattle, WA
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the Western Washington NW Carpenters Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Summary hourly range: $37.16 – $118.52, per Schedule A, with opportunities for overtime.
Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by the Union. Union benefits include:
- Medical & Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Time Loss
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- EAP
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Fund
- Vacation Credit Depending on Hours Worked
***Newly hired employees will accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked in Washington State, as 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 206-623-062.