Commercial Diver​/Tender

Commercial Diver / Tender

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. The Commercial Diver / Tender’s prime responsibility is to support construction activities by performing work as directed by the Project Manager / Dive Supervisor.

You get to work on amazing technical projects with like‑minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it.

The Commercial Diver / Tender’s prime responsibility is to support construction activities by performing work as directed by the Project Manager / Dive Supervisor.

• Grit and Resiliency – We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up.
• Comradery and Inspirational – We are a hard‑working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play.
• Driven and Competitive – We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option.
• Trustworthy and Respectful – We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics.
• Ownership and Accountability – When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask, “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned.

• Diploma from ADCE Compliant Commercial Dive School
• Current ADCI Certification for the type of diving being performed
• Current ADCI Compliant Dive Physical
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration Certifications
• OSHA 10 Hour – Construction
• Valid Driver’s License with current driving record free from serious or frequent violation

• 1+ year(s) of experience working in commercial diving operations
• Heavy equipment operation (if qualified)

• Ability to read and follow dive tables, altitude tables, treatment tables, etc.
• Ability to check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harness, and gauges.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Must be able to hear adequately enough to receive and understand instructions, be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning.
• Ability to clearly communicate with workers on the surface while underwater and with divers while you are running a dive station.
• Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding / burning equipment, jigs, and supports.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, dams, etc.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 50’ or more.
• Ability to work in confined or enclosed spaces.
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety‑toed boots, or other applicable PPE.
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e., lifts items into a truck or overhead area).
• Ability to walk moderate distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more).
• Ability to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc., required to safely operate the equipment.
• Learn job‑related material primarily through oral instruction and observation, which takes place mainly in an on‑the‑job training setting.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have common sense and be mentally stable and competent working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body: climbing, lifting, balancing,…