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Premier Marine Detailing

Diver

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Pay: $21-$30.00 per hour Hull Diver (Entry-Experienced) - Premier Marine Join a professional, safety-first dive team. Premier Marine is a veteran-owned Florida company specializing in hull cleaning ...

Morrison Energy

Diver

Houma, LA · On-site

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 ...

Premier Marine Detailing

Diver

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Pay: $21-$30.00 per hour Hull Diver (Entry-Experienced) - Premier Marine Join a professional, safety-first dive team. Premier Marine is a veteran-owned Florida company specializing in hull cleaning ...

Morrison

Diver

Houma, LA · On-site

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 ...

Morrison Energy

Diver

Houma, LA · On-site

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 ...

Ripley Entertainment Inc

DIVER

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$13.50/hr

Divers - Show Diver Job Summary/Essential Functions: The Show Diver is primary responsible for ... This position answers to the Dive Safety Director and the Director of Education. Overview: Specific ...

COASTAL ENGINEERING LLC

Diver

West Milford, NJ · On-site

We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in ... Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification. * Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive ...

Taylor Shellfish

Geoduck Diver

Shelton, WA · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Divers must roll out their own hoses and use it to dig geoducks in the locations designated by the ... Must complete safety orientation prior to working on the beach. * Must be physically able to lift ...

COASTAL ENGINEERING LLC

Diver

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in ... Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification. * Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive ...

COASTAL ENGINEERING

Diver

Jacksonville, FL

$30 - $35/hr

We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in ... Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification. * Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive ...

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How much do safety diver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for safety 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 safety diver?

A Safety Diver is a trained professional responsible for ensuring the safety of divers during underwater operations, such as commercial diving, scientific research, or film productions. Their duties include monitoring dive conditions, providing emergency response, and assisting with equipment checks. They are skilled in first aid, underwater rescue techniques, and operating specialized diving gear. Safety Divers play a crucial role in preventing accidents and responding effectively to emergencies underwater.

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

To thrive as a Safety Diver, you need strong scuba diving skills, in-depth knowledge of safety procedures, and training in emergency response, usually supported by advanced dive certifications such as PADI Divemaster or Rescue Diver. Familiarity with underwater communication devices, dive computers, and first aid/CPR equipment is often required. Attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and effective teamwork are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the safety, responsiveness, and seamless coordination necessary during underwater operations or events.

What are the most common challenges faced by safety divers during their shifts?

Safety Divers often work in unpredictable conditions, ranging from reduced visibility and changing currents to managing the stress of emergency situations. Staying attentive to both their own safety and the welfare of others can be physically and mentally demanding, especially during long dives or complex operations. Team coordination is critical, as Safety Divers must communicate quickly and clearly with surface and underwater teams. Despite these challenges, the role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on safety and incident prevention in a variety of aquatic settings.

How do you become a safety diver?

To become a safety diver, individuals typically need scuba diving certification such as Open Water Diver from a recognized agency, experience in diving, and specialized training in rescue and emergency procedures. Many safety divers also acquire advanced certifications like Rescue Diver or Dive Master and gain experience working in underwater environments to ensure safety during diving operations.
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Infographic showing various Safety Diver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,577 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Aquaculture Ocean Diver

Blue Ocean Mariculture

Kailua Kona, HI • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Here's what we do...(click to watch) Offshore Work


About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.

We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.


Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. 


Benefits We Offer

  • Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members.  Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
  • Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
  • Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.


About the Role

We are looking for experienced divers to join our Offshore farm team. The Offshore team is responsible for the day to day operation of our farm. This includes fish feeding and harvesting, cage maintenance, and equipment & vessel maintenance. Our farm is located approximately a half mile off of the west coast of Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona. Our divers live on land and travel daily to our 90 acre farm.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Fish husbandry & harvesting – semi-weekly harvests, feeding, loading and tracking of feed, parasite checks & treatment
  • Maintain fish pens - cage checks & repair, net cleaning, daily mortality collection
  • Assist with equipment and vessel maintenance
  • Work onshore and offshore in calm or extreme weather conditions
  • Perform multiple working dives per day
  • Works with heavy machinery offshore
  • Handle and maintain ocean vessels in good working order


What You'll Bring

Required Experience:

  • Commercial diver surface supplied training & certification through a qualified program OR substantial logged dive experience beyond certification requirements, with varied dive profiles, repeated dives to approximately 60 feet, 30–45-minute dive durations, and experience in varying currents, visibility, sea states, and environmental conditions.

Highly Desired:

  • Rescue certification through a recreational scuba agency
  • Responsible and correct use, care and maintenance of both SCUBA and SSBA dive equipment
  • Knowledge of RGBM dive tables and dive computers
  • General boat experience

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of safe working practices and self care during diving operations
  • Knowledge in use and maintenance of auxiliary equipment to diving operations
  • Knowledge in dive rescue and CPR. Able to fulfill the safety diver role in farm operations
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs


A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report are required.  This position is subject to the US Coast Guard drug testing program under Title 46 CFR 16.230.


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