Diver/Tender

Position Overview

Global is currently seeking a Diver/Tender for our headquarters based in Seattle, WA. This person will report to the company’s Regional Dive Operations Manager. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor;
• Ensure that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive;
• Ensure full understanding of the dive plan and is competent to carry out the planned task;
• Know the routine and emergency procedures;
• Report any medical problem or symptoms experienced during or after the dive;
• Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents;
• Keep logbook up to date and have it signed by the Supervisor after each dive.

Required Skills

• Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment
• Must possess working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment
• All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and valid car insurance, and submit a driving record for the past three years
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Must submit the last 4 dive logs
• Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (i.e. Hat, bottle, etc)
• Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical
• Ability to wear a commercial diving hat 25-30lbs, for approximately 4hrs daily
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
• Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
• 24-hour and 7-day-a-week availability based on project or emergency response needs
• Current ADCI Card
• Oxygen Provider/DANO2
• First/Aid CPR
• Must be eligible to enter or be a member of a local union

Required Experience

Must be a graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or others as recognized in IMCA.

Preferred Credentials

• 1-3 years of underwater diving experience
• 1-3 years experience in the construction industry
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC Card
• Ability to work outside the United States
• IMCA Certified/International Certification cards
• NITROX /Enriched Air Oxygen
• HAZWOPER
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction course certificate
• Current Passport
• Boaters Card (Washington state boaters' card)

Work Location: Seattle, WA, with travel as needed on a project-by-project basis.

*Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the Western Washington NW Carpenters Association Collective Bargaining agreement.

Summary hourly range: $31.10 – $105.91, 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 time at a rate of 1 hour for every hour worked in Washington State 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 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.