Commercial Diver​/Tender

Ballard Marine Construction – 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.

Why join Ballard? You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is dedicated to excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will work with colleagues who care about common goals and strive to achieve them. Ballard is an environment where you can grow with the team if our values resonate with you.

The Commercial Diver / Tender supports construction activities as directed by the Project Manager and Dive Supervisor, performing underwater and topside tasks to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role also requires strong marine carpentry skills for building, repairing, and maintaining marine structures in addition to standard diving and tendering duties. Candidates must be versatile, safety-focused, and able to adapt to dynamic project needs both underwater and on deck.

Core Attributes:

• Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.
• 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  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We value honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we look in the mirror first, then what could be done differently. We regularly challenge ourselves and those around us to be better. “Me first” belongs here.

Education:

• 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

Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience working in commercial diving operations
• 3+ years’ experience as a marine construction worker familiar with form work, pouring concrete and pile driving operations
• Experience with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharfs, and jetties
• Heavy equipment operation (if qualified)

Skills:

• Ability to read and follow dive tables (air and nitrox), altitude tables, treatment tables, etc.
• Ability to check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harness, and gauges.
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to hear adequately to receive and understand instructions and safety warnings
• Ability to clearly communicate with surface workers while underwater and divers on dive stations
• Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding / burning equipment, jigs, and supports
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, dams, etc.
• Ability to work at heights up to 50’ or more
• Ability to work in confined or enclosed spaces
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects
• Wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed boots, etc.)
• Lift arms above shoulder level to move items
• Ability to walk moderate distances to reach work area
• Operate equipment from operator seat with access to pedals, switches, levers, buttons
• Learn job-related material primarily through on-the-job training
• Maintain adequate field of vision of instruments and surroundings
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Strong common sense, stability, and competence in a…