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The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

Diver

Houston, TX · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY This position is accountable for performing dive operations in a marine ... Ensures all diver-worn equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready to use. As required ...

The Diver/Tender must be able to work in compliance with various marine and land-based projects. This person will report to the company's Regional Dive Operations Manager. Job Responsibilities * Set ...

Diver

Houston, TX · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY This position is accountable for performing dive operations in a marine ... Ensures all diver-worn equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready to use. As required ...

The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

The Diver/Dive Tender will be required to serve in various roles of tending, diving, and standby diver. Responsibilities will include accomplishing underwater and topside tasks per project ...

UXO Diver Reports to ... Director, Marine Services Subsidiary: AOR international, LLC Location: Remote Job Status: Project ...

Diver

Houston, TX · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY This position is accountable for performing dive operations in a marine ... Ensures all diver-worn equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready to use. As required ...

Description Are you a certified commercial diver looking for an opportunity to work on complex ... UESI is a leading specialty engineering, commercial diving, and civil marine contractor operating ...

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How much do marine diver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine diver in the United States is $23.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a marine diver?

Marine divers are professionals trained to work underwater, often in oceans, seas, or other bodies of water. They perform a variety of tasks such as inspecting, maintaining, or repairing underwater structures, conducting scientific research, salvaging shipwrecks, and collecting marine samples. Marine divers may work for commercial, scientific, military, or recreational organizations, and they use specialized equipment like scuba gear or surface-supplied air systems to safely operate underwater. The job requires physical fitness, technical knowledge, and adherence to strict safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marine diver?

To thrive as a Marine Diver, you need expertise in underwater navigation, diving physics, rescue techniques, and typically a commercial diving certification such as those from ADAS or IMCA. Familiarity with scuba and surface-supplied diving equipment, underwater communication systems, and inspection tools is important. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient underwater operations and the ability to respond effectively to challenging or hazardous situations.

What are some common challenges marine divers face when working on underwater construction or maintenance projects?

Marine Divers often encounter challenges such as limited visibility, strong currents, and the need to work in confined or hazardous underwater environments during construction or maintenance tasks. Effective communication with the surface team is crucial, as is close adherence to safety protocols to manage risks like decompression sickness. Divers must also be prepared for physically demanding work using specialized equipment, and adaptability is key since project conditions can change rapidly due to weather or water conditions.

What is the difference between Marine Diver vs Commercial Diver?

AspectMarine DiverCommercial Diver
CertificationsCommercial Diving Certification, CPR, First AidCommercial Diving Certification, CPR, First Aid
Work EnvironmentUnderwater marine environments, ship hulls, piersUnderwater construction, oil & gas, salvage
Industry UsageMarine maintenance, research, salvageConstruction, oil & gas, industrial projects

Both Marine Divers and Commercial Divers require similar certifications and work in underwater environments. Marine Divers often focus on marine-specific tasks like ship maintenance and research, while Commercial Divers handle industrial projects such as construction and oil extraction. The roles overlap in skills and certifications but differ in their typical work settings and project types.

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Infographic showing various Marine Diver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,577 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Specialized SCUBA/Commercial Diver

ACRT Pacific, LLC.

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

EnviroScience, Inc.Full time Regular

EnviroScience, Inc. is currently seeking a commercially trained SCUBA Diver to support our growing marine services division. This position will be specific to an upcoming long-term project (5-7 years minimum with options to extend based on project needs) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This position will be transferrable to full-time employment on our current diving team at the conclusion of the project if it is deemed agreeable by both the employee and EnviroScience. This position will require the employee to relocate (if applicable) to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and maintain a full-time residence in the project area.

Responsibilities of this position include regular diving and tending duties on a daily rotational basis, basic maintenance and upkeep for diving equipment and work as part of a top side vessel crew. This position includes regular standard 5-day weekly work of no more than 10 hours per day planned and occasional weekend work as needed. Some tasks will require strenuous fieldwork and work during inclement weather. This position is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, diving credentials, and other applicable experience.

EnviroScience, Inc., an ADCI member company since 2006, has conducted a variety of diving operations since 1998. EnviroScience offers ADCI and IMCA-compliant surface supplied diving operations, including but not limited to underwater inspection, underwater construction services, potable water diving, contaminated diving, as well as support for biological studies. While this particular position and project do not require ADCI training, it is advantageous for any candidate to have been commercially trained at an ADCI accredited facility in addition to any specific accredited SCUBA organizations.

Key Benefits of EnviroScience

  • Be part of an established, growing company that places the highest value on safety, its employees, and quality work.
  • Be part of an exclusive team of experienced divers doing interesting work on a long term project.
  • The backing of a fulltime marketing and business development program, an established team of commercial diving professionals, and a company resume full of successful diving projects.
  • Access to a large inventory of top-notch, well-maintained diving equipment and vessels.
  • Opportunity for continued education and certification in the professional diving field.

We are seeking individuals who are:

  • Passionate about protecting aquatic and marine resources.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in challenging field conditions.
  • Interested in combining commercial diving with environmental field services.
  • Motivated to continually develop both their technical diving and environmental science skills.

Responsibilities / Attributes

  • Diver / Tenders / Top Side Support
    • Performing safe and efficient diving and tending duties, including but not limited to basic underwater water inspection and general equipment maintenance tasks as well as top side diving support.
    • Perform topside support of diving and project-related activities, including tending, setup/breakdown and daily maintenance / housekeeping.
    • Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Ability to dive to 70 FSW.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Strong diving and communication skills
  • Advanced open water SCUBA certification
  • 5+ years Nitrox experience
  • Medically cleared to dive to up to 80 feet
  • Ability to work well in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Higher level dive certification(s) such as rescue diver, master diver, dive medic as well as a current ADCI or IMCA commercial diver / tender certifications or ACDE diploma are strongly preferred. A USCG captains license is also desired.

Other qualifications include:

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Valid diving and DOT physical
  • Valid advanced open water SCUBA certification and logbook
  • Valid CPR/First Aid card
  • Valid 02 provider card
  • Valid ADCI dive card (preferred)
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr. (preferred)

Additional Information:

  • Department & Division:Marine Services; Commercial Diving Operations
  • Exempt Status*:Non-Exempt
  • Reports to**:Commercial Diving Operations Manager
  • Works with Inside Company:Marine Services employees, Other practice area staff as needed, Administration
  • Works with Outside Company:Clients, Agencies, subcontractors, technical support as needed
  • Working Conditions:Position is approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office work. Be prepared for long hours, weekend work, and strenuous fieldwork in various weather conditions.
  • SupervisorResponsibilities: Project superintendent
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for work on both land and boat/water settings.
  • Travel Requirements:Ability to travel extensively to field sites, with routine extended deployments.

*This position is classified asnon-exempt based onthe jobduties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: EnviroScience