Diver/Tender - Marine
New Berlin, WI · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
New Berlin, WI · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Duluth, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Duluth, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Rogers, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Rogers, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Duluth, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
Diver/Tender - Marine
Duluth, MN · On-site
A Day in the Life * Perform a variety of tasks including tending, diving, and standby diver ... Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the ... Project superintendent * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for ...
Diver
Houston, TX · On-site
If the diving activities are in support of the Company's project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Diver
Houston, TX · On-site
If the diving activities are in support of the Company's project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Diver
Houston, TX · On-site
If the diving activities are in support of the Company's project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Diver
Houston, TX · On-site
If the diving activities are in support of the Company's project work, the incumbent may also work closely with the Project Superintendent and other Company personnel. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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How much do diving superintendent jobs pay per hour?
What is a diving superintendent?
A Diving Superintendent oversees commercial diving operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. They manage dive teams, plan underwater projects, and coordinate logistics for offshore or inshore operations. Their role includes risk assessment, equipment maintenance oversight, and communication with clients and regulatory bodies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and knowledge of diving standards are essential for this position.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a diving superintendent?
To thrive as a Diving Superintendent, you need expertise in offshore diving operations, project management, and a background in commercial diving, often supported by certifications like IMCA or ADCI. Familiarity with dive planning software, diving equipment, and inspection reporting systems is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important for managing teams and ensuring safety. These skills are vital for coordinating complex underwater projects, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all diving activities.
What are the main challenges faced by diving superintendents on offshore projects?
Diving Superintendents often face challenges such as rapidly changing weather conditions, strict adherence to safety protocols, and coordination between multidisciplinary teams in offshore environments. They must oversee complex logistics, adapt to unexpected technical issues, and ensure all operations comply with local and international regulations. Close collaboration with engineers, client representatives, and dive teams is crucial, requiring strong leadership and clear communication. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to maintaining safety standards and meeting project deadlines.
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Job description
Basic Function:
The basic function of the position; is to perform specific tasks in the water and topside having detailed knowledge of diving operations and diving equipment in use, and of the assigned task. All divers shall be in possession of an up-to-date logbook which can be used to establish levels of experience.
Qualifications:
- Accomplish all task assigned by the Diving Supervisor. In the event the diver is assigned a task for which he does not consider himself competent either by training and/or experience, the diver shall immediately inform the Dive Supervisor.
- Read, understand and comply with all employer's policies and procedures with applicable governmental regulations as they relate to their qualifications or performance while engaging in diving operations.
- Maintain a high level of physical fitness.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Immediately obey all commands or instructions from the Diving Supervisor to return to the surface, first decompression stop, or bell.
- Ensure the deepest depth attained during the dive has been established before the ascent.
- Safety transition from the water to the decompression chamber without avoidable delay.
- Act as a standby diver when directed to do so. While active as a standby diver, the diver shall:
- Be dressed sufficiently to allow near immediate entry into the water and to stay at depth as long as circumstances require.
- Remain at their station throughout the entire dive and in-water decompression.
- Monitor the dive radio to constantly remain abreast of events of the dive.
- Not be assigned any tasks that might interfere with their duties as a standby diver while there is a diver in the water.
- Act as a chamber operator as required by the Dive Supervisor.
- Comply with regulations or instructions concerning the use, maintenance, repair and testing of all diving equipment provided for the operation.
- Report to the Dive Supervisor any recent medical treatment or illness so that a proper determination can be made concerning their fitness and/or ability to dive.
- Immediately report all symptoms or suspected symptoms of DCS to the Diving Supervisor as early and accurately as possible.
- Report to the Dive Supervisor any defect or malfunction of the diving equipment provided for the diving operation.
- Follow safe diving practices at all times during the diving operation whether on deck or in the water. Bring to the attentions of the Diving Supervisor any questionable items. Be alert for the safety of others as well as himself.
- Assist in the training of new personnel or Tenders/Divers.
- Remain awake and in the vicinity of the decompression chamber for at least one hour following treatment or a hyperbaric exposure outside the no-decompression limits.
- Know and observe the rules for flying after diving or traveling to altitudes higher than the dive site.
- Ensure their diving equipment has been correctly maintained, prepared and tested before each dive. This requirement should never be delegated to others.
- Maintain a diver's logbook which details all dives, medical examinations, courses taken, certification levels achieved and personal equipment maintenance.
- Ensure that medical certificates are up-to-date and recorded in their diver's logbook.
- Present their logbook to the Diving Supervisor on every job for his signature.
Measurements of Performance:
- Level of dependability and availability
- Follows instructions from the Dive Supervisor/Superintendent
- Knowledge of working as a Diver
- Overall attitude while performing job duties.
Educational Requirements:
- Education and Training - Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) accredited school, TWIC, SafeGulf, Rigger, Water Survival, First Aid CPR.
- Experience - 3+ years of diving.