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Maritime Access Specialist / Commercial Diver (Salvage/Inspection)

Global Support and Development · Charlotte, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Purpose Of Position

The position will support the maintenance and operation of GSD Maritime assets. These assets include, but are not limited to, small boats (

Essential Functions

  • Execute GSD’s mission in supporting the planning, execution and assessment of Maritime activities throughout the GSD operating area linked to Outreach, Capacity Strengthening and Disaster Response objectives.
    • Activities include diving, light salvage, and underwater survey operations as well as infrastructure assessments, data analysis and product creation;
    • Support critical decision-making processes to include identifying issues and driving problem solving, especially in resource-constrained and time-sensitive contexts;
    • Execution of programs and projects for partner and community-led Maritime engagements;
    • Support and participate in the comprehensive Maritime training curriculum and provide instruction to improve knowledge and skills of individuals and teams.
  • Maintain the upkeep of all maritime salvage equipment which includes adequate inventory tracking and maintenance, the review of all maritime software and licensure, as well as liaising with Logistics to ensure remote equipment caches are adequately maintained;
  • Primary departmental stakeholder in maritime salvage operations, delivery of safe system of diving, and collaboration with Field Operations and Logistics Department staff;
  • Promote a safety and risk awareness culture within GSD. Foster the commitment to ethical and responsible practices at all times;
  • Promote and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
  • Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Five (5) or more years in dive operations to include survey, salvage, and infrastructure inspection, with 80 or more working dives completed;
  • Five (5) or more years experience in Multibeam and/or Sidescan SONAR, (preferred);
  • Five (5) or more years in hyperbaric chamber operations, with 25 or more chamber profiles completed (preferred);
  • Proven experience working successfully with small teams.

Education: Accredited commercial diving school or suitable military equivalent (e.g. 2nd Class Diver School); or Equivalent combination of education and experience from the maritime sector.

Professional Licenses/Certifications: ADCI Surface-Supplied Air Diver or military equivalent; Dive Salvage Certification; Complete Specialist Crew training including a Seafarers Medical examination, or possess an ENG 1 or USCG Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate (within 6 months of hire); Kirby Morgan Hat Technician (preferred); and USCG 25 ton Master (Near Coastal) or IYT Master of Yachts 200 ton (Limited), (preferred).

Knowledge/Skills: Training and experience in a commercial dive salvage environment and / or light salvage diving operations; Training and experience in SONAR systems including theory and applications; Basic boat handling skills; Training and experience in field communications systems such as satellite, handheld and global positioning systems (GPS); Basic emergency or disaster response knowledge; Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks; Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

  • Routine domestic and international travel up to 50% is required.
  • Commercial dive physical required (within 30 days of hire).
  • May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
  • May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
  • While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD: Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises; Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.

Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods

  • Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment;
  • Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands;
  • Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required.

Physical Demands During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)

  • May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
  • May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
  • While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD: Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises; Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.

Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)

  • May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
  • May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
  • While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD: Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises; Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.

Physical Demands During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time;
  • Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 50 pounds for various needs;
  • Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations);
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization Requirements

GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. Notwithstanding, employment is conditional upon validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

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