Habitat Diver ; Islamorada, FL

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Leads and executes complex underwater maintenance, offshore rigging operations, and saturation diving support activities for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat, utilizing SCUBA and surface-supplied diving systems up to 100 feet of seawater. Supports both land-based and offshore recompression chamber operations in alignment with program objectives.

• Leads and executes complex underwater maintenance, offshore rigging operations, and saturation diving support activities for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat, utilizing SCUBA and surface-supplied diving systems up to a depth up to 100 feet of seawater. Supports both land-based and offshore recompression chamber operations in alignment with program objectives.
• Provides critical offshore operational, logistical, and emergency response support to the Aquarius Habitat program; oversees the functionality, readiness, and performance of underwater laboratory systems, small vessels, and onboard life support systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs diving operations to ensure safe and effective execution of scientific and operational objectives; partners closely with scientists, stakeholders, and clients to achieve mission goals.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of underwater laboratory equipment and technical support systems, including high- and low-pressure gas systems, environmental control units, and life support infrastructure. Assists scientists and clients in accomplishment of underwater activities and objectives.
• Serves in a lead technical role within the Aquarius Habitat during saturation missions, ensuring operational integrity of onboard systems, coordinating mission activities, and supporting aquanaut performance and safety.
• Facilitates the successful execution of underwater missions by providing technical expertise in experiment deployment and recovery, data collection, documentation, imaging, and sampling activities.
• Manages shore-based operational support functions, ensuring seamless coordination between offshore and onshore activities.
• Acts as a safety leader by serving as a standby diver and ensuring compliance with all applicable diving safety standards and protocols for SCUBA and surface-supplied operations. Plans, prioritizes, and oversees special projects and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Operates recompression chamber operations and contributes to safe, compliant execution under established guidelines.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inspection protocols, operational documentation, and mission schedules for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat.
• Coordinates resources including personnel, equipment, and procedures for complex saturation diving missions to optimize operational efficiency and mission success.
• Contributes to training…