Lead Diver
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Construction
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Description
Coastal Engineering is a rapidly growing VOSB specializing in marine-related construction services. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Dive Supervisor with at least 8 years of experience in underwater construction. This role involves leading and overseeing diving teams, ensuring the safety and production of projects, and providing technical expertise in challenging aquatic environments. This is a great opportunity for a motivated self-starter to join a rapidly growing marine construction firm.
Work will be conducted in both field and shop settings, and travel is to be expected. This position will combine team management, safety management, and underwater construction.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish a clear scope of work, logistics, and mode of operations.
- Manage dive team and responsible for the safety of each member.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with OSHA, EM-385, and ADCI regulations.
- Maintain daily reports.
- Lead and perform underwater construction projects.
- Communicate with Project Managers and some communication with clients/stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- > 5 years industry experience.
- Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited diving educational institution
- Current dive physical
- Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification
- Current driver’s license
- OSHA 30-hour certificate
- Oxygen Provider, First Aid, CPR, & AED certification
- Boat License
- Confined space / fall arrest certification
- Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC card
- Expert at all traditional diving tasks
- Able to manage setup of dive station and traditional support equipment
- Able to teach and supervise others on proper dive station and support equipment setup
- Qualify as a diver on an EM-385 Dive Plan
- Five (5) or more current extended trainings, such as:
- NHI Underwater Inspection
- NHI 2-week Bridge Inspection
- ASDSO Dam Safety
- NCCCO Rigger
- Captain's License
- Additional advanced certifications or relevant specialized training
Coastal Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Contract
- Management and Manufacturing
- Civil Engineering
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