Diver

Diver – Dry Dock Crew

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs commercial diving and general dry dock duties supporting underwater inspection, vessel docking, undocking, maintenance and ship repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Perform authorized commercial dives for underwater inspection, maintenance and repair

·         Inspect hulls, propellers, rudders, sea chests, intakes and submerged dock structures

·         Inspect underwater clearances, vessel positioning and supports as directed

·         Perform underwater cleaning, rigging, equipment recovery and minor repair within qualifications

·         Participate in dive planning, briefings, equipment checks and emergency preparations

·         Follow approved dive plans and maintain communication with surface dive personnel

·         Inspect and maintain diving equipment and complete required dive logs

·         Immediately report underwater hazards, equipment defects and changing conditions

·         Assist dry dock crew with vessel docking, undocking, blocking and repositioning

·         Handle lines, cables, hoses, pumps, rigging, tools and materials when not diving

·         Assist skilled trades, maintain housekeeping and support storm preparations

·         Follow commercial diving, maritime and shipyard safety procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Commercial diving training from a recognized program required; appropriate current medical qualification, training and credentials for assigned dives required; shipyard or dry dock experience preferred; must not dive beyond authorized training or approved plans.

COMMERCIAL DIVING REQUIREMENTS

Commercial diving must be performed only by medically qualified, trained and authorized personnel, with required dive-team staffing, equipment, communications, emergency readiness, and documentation. All dives must follow applicable OSHA commercial diving requirements and the approved dive plan. Underwater hazards include entanglement, limited visibility, currents, differential pressure, machinery and vessel movement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires standing, walking, climbing ladders and gangways, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying tools and materials, and navigating uneven, wet or elevated surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn. Essential physical tasks must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must also be medically fit for assigned commercial diving and capable of safely wearing and operating diving equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work occurs in active shipyard, vessel, dry dock, pier and industrial settings, with exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, welding, dust, fumes, wet surfaces, weather and other recognized hazards. Overtime, weekends or variable shifts may be required. Underwater operations may involve currents, restricted visibility, cold water and submerged structures.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow company policies and applicable OSHA and maritime safety requirements; attend safety briefings, use required PPE, report hazards and incidents promptly, and stop or escalate unsafe work. Do not begin or continue a dive without the required dive plan, team, equipment, communications and emergency measures.

DISCLAIMER

This description summarizes the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Management may modify responsibilities based on operational needs, consistent with applicable law.