Commercial Diver - Dive Tender

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As an ACDI certified diver at U.S. Underwater (a Consor company), you will be an active member of our dive teams. You will be involved in a full range of commercial diving and IRM (inspection, repair, and maintenance) services both inland and offshore. You will work with a broad array of industries including oil and gas, shipping, defense, power generation, construction and marine infrastructure, and with municipalities throughout Texas.

• Collaborate and operate with a small, self‑reliant team to accomplish various underwater tasks, including dredging, underwater welding, salvage operations, hazardous material (Haz‑Mat) diving, and heavy construction. Projects will occur at diverse locations such as dams, offshore vessels or facilities, lakes, reservoirs, revers, and sewage or radioactive storage pools.
• Work an average daily shift of 8-12 hours. Work a typical schedule from Monday to Friday, averaging 54 hours per week over the last year. Expect to spend 3 out of 4 weeks out of town, with approximately one week per month of local work. Longer, more complex jobs such as offshore projects or heavy construction may require extended periods away, with crew changes approximately every 21 days.
• Conduct dives as directed by the Dive Supervisor, with the expectation of daily diving activities, depending on site safety conditions.
• Safely and efficiently operate the deck during dive operations.
• Perform daily maintenance of all dive gear as instructed by the Dive Supervisor.
• Identify, mark, and report any safety hazards on deck to ensure safe diving operations.
• Engage in various daily activities, including crane operations, lifting and rigging, chamber operations, equipment handling (such as basic hat hook‑up), jet pumps, water blasters, grit pots, dive station setup, dressing mobilization, and demobilization.

• ADCI Certified Commercial Diver card.
• Must NOT be afraid of heights and pass a Dive Physical.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Applicable certifications or training a plus: HAZWOPER, HUET training, OSHA 10 or 30 Construction, O2 Provider, NDT certs, EMT/DMT, Welding, Safe Gulf/Safe Land, Rigging, Kirby Morgan Helmet Tech, IMCA certs.

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges.

Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your…