Diver

Must live within a 2-hour commutable drive to Theodore, AL.

About the role

The Salvage Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of the Dive Supervisor/Salvage Master to support wreck removal and emergency response works. This is a project-based position requiring domestic and international travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Underwater inspection to ascertain, quantify, document, and report the condition of vessels/marine structures
• Underwater cutting, drilling, burning, and welding operations
• Fabrication and installation of patches
• Blow down operations to restore buoyancy
• Underwater fuel removal using hot tap or other mechanisms
• Water jetting to remove mud
• Black water diving
• Handling heavy rigging and installing shackles, chains, and slings underwater
• Penetration dives
• Standby duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification, DCBC preferred
• Valid dive physical within 12 months
• First Aid, CPR with O2 Provider/Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Dive School Diploma
• Experience in commercial diving and the salvage industry
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour with 8-hour annual refresher
• Valid driver’s license
• Passport; global mobility strongly preferred and often required
• Active TWIC or ability to obtain (USA employees)
• Good working knowledge of all dive gear and equipment
• Familiarity with underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools
• Intermediate-level underwater burning/venting, hot tapping, and fuel removal in zero visibility and high currents
• Intermediate knowledge of rigging (shackles, chains, slings) and ability to handle heavy rigging underwater
• Intermediate supervisory, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficient in all aspects of commercial diving and deck operations
• Good knowledge of dive administrative aspects
• Must pass a drug test and background check (USA employees)

Preferred Skills

• OSHA 10 Hour Certification
• Dive Medical Technician Certificate
• Mixed Gas Diver Certification
• Topside welding and fabrication
• Rigging and crane operations
• Equipment operation (e.g., forklift)
• Mechanic background in diesel, hydraulics, pumps
• Underwater burning experience from topside scrapping and welding
• Demolition and explosive installation
• BOSIET certification
• Small boat operator
• Hazard communication
• Confined space entry
• NDT certification
• MMC with STCW Training
• Diamond wire cutting and demolition experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Climb stairs/ladders and maintain balance
• See, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Taste/smell
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Talk and hear
• Carry weight and lift up to 50 lbs
• Work inside and outside vessels, above and underwater

Schedule

• Extensive travel required, sometimes for months at a time depending on project duration
• Ability to work on remote or distant projects for several months
• 24/7 availability based on project or emergency response needs

About Us

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as your skills. We look for people who bring a positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to maintain the best working culture for our employees, emphasizing safety, environmental respect, and mutual respect. Enjoying where you work and who you work with drives success in everything we do.