Diver Job Description

Diver Job Description

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Diver provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers.

Diver Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective diver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included diver job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Comply with regulations or instructions concerning the use, maintenance and repair, and testing of all diving equipment provided for the operation
Assist in the set-up, maintenance and repair of all diving equipment on the job
Operate and maintain diving equipment (tanks, regulators, mask, fins, ) as required to support diving operations
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
Accredited diving institution Instructor Certification eg
As directed, ensure completion of all diving record systems to comply with standards of operation, Health and Safety, and local legal requirements
Perform their tasks, both underwater and topside, in a safe and efficient manner under the direction of the Diving Superintendent/Supervisor
Read, understand and comply with EPIC's procedures as they relate to his qualifications or performance while engaging in diving operations
Immediately obey all commands or instructions from the diving supervisor when ordered to return to the surface, at the first decompression stop, or bell
Ensure that the deepest depth of his dive has been established, communicated and documented before his ascent

Diver Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Diver

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, ADCI, AED, ADC, US, SCUBA, O2, DAN, C.P.R, DOT

Education for Diver

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the diver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Civil Engineering, Science, Engineering, Biology, Administration, Education, General Education, Natural Sciences, Zoology, Environmental Science

Skills for Diver

Desired skills for diver include:

Diver’s diseases and emergency remedial procedures
PC based system and MS Office software
Torches and welding equipment typically for water vessel repair
USN documentation for technical systems and reporting
Bridges
Applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Computers and various software
Custodial equipment
Diving and rigging techniques in all aspects of sub-sea activities
Diving equipment

Desired experience for diver includes:

Make a timely transition from the water to the decompression chamber without avoidable delay
Act as standby diver when directed to do so
A) Be dressed equal to or greater thermally, and sufficiently to allow immediate entry into the water, and to stay at the applicable depth as long as circumstances require
B) Participate in JSEA’s
C) Remain at his station throughout the entire dive and in-water decompression
D) Monitor the dive radio to constantly remain abreast of events of the dive

Diver Examples

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Diver Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a diver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for diver
  • Act as a chamber operator as required by the Diving Superintendent/Supervisor
  • Report any physical problem, or illness, including excess fatigue that might affect his efficiency or safety to the Superintendent/Supervisor prior to his dive
  • Ensure that the diver owned bailout equipment is in certification, has been tested and is filled with the appropriate breathing air/gas prior to every dive
  • Possess own helmet and ensure all certification is current/up-to-date, any other personal diving gear
  • Take pre-employment and periodic standard diver's physical examination, as required by ADCI regulations
  • Review their Dive Sheets within the calendar day of the dive to ensure correctness and accuracy
  • Repair and maintenance of saturation diving systems
  • Must exercise extreme caution when using power or mechanical tools underwater
  • Troubleshoot equipment failure problems associated with diving systems
  • Work independently or as part of a team, establish priorities, develop appropriate recommendations and solutions, and ensure completion of assignments to meet all deadlines
Qualifications for diver
  • Knowledge of air/gas/saturation diving procedures and techniques including JSEA’s
  • Must show discretion, good judgment, organizational or management ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently
  • Use effective interpersonal, customer service and oral/written communication skills
  • Contribute to literature review, data entry, QA/QC, data management, GIS analyses and map making, technical reporting
  • Ordinary requirements of a scientific scuba diver and stand-by diver
  • Graduate of US Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Phase I & II)
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Diver Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a diver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for diver
  • Learn to clean underwater facilities throughout the park
  • Learn how to properly setup and break down all required equipment at each dive site
  • Maintain accurate daily dive log and records
  • Stay OSHA compliant
  • Learn safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies
  • Ensure general cleanliness of all facilities throughout the park
  • Learn to clean and store equipment after each diving day
  • Learn to properly care for and maintain assigned dive gear
  • Learn and use good housekeeping skills at the dive locker and facilities
  • Learn all aspects of everyday tasks and show the ability to complete required tasks with limited supervision
Qualifications for diver
  • 29CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (40 Hour HAZWOPER)
  • 29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Supervisors Course
  • 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 (e) (8) Hazardous Waste Worker 8-hour Refresher Training
  • US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors American
  • Able to pass DOD/DOJ Security Background Check or National Agency Check (NAC)
  • Maintain UXO qualifications, training, and associated certifications/licenses
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Diver Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of diver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for diver
  • Enthusiastically assist in shared duties from preparing for the day to cleanup at the end of day
  • Must follow all SEA and Dive Locker policies
  • Become familiar with the Dive Safe practices manual and the Planning and Assessment Guide
  • Display strong positive work ethics
  • Work towards becoming a SEA qualified DIPC
  • Assist Aquarists in maintaining life support systems and exhibits
  • Maintain Quarantine, Turtle and JTA areas
  • Perform dive maintenance of the shark and eel areas
  • Assist with training of other staff
  • Load, unload van or box truck as required
Qualifications for diver
  • Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures
  • Knowledge of proper operation and use of all equipment related to air/gas/saturation diving, including decompression chamber
  • Graduate of Navy EOD Diving Course
  • Ability to pass an annual divers medical physical and qualifying for operations in OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels A, B, C, and D
  • Ability to obtain an ATF Employee Possessor or Responsible Person Certification
  • Ability to obtain an State Blasting License (as required by state)
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Diver Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a diver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for diver
  • Perform routine inspection, adjustment, field and shop maintenance on SCUBA
  • Assist the Project Manager to complete the scope of work, and deliver the contracted deliverables
  • Work collaboratively with all members of the engineering dive group
  • Analyze deteriorated components, assess remaining capacities
  • Solve engineering problems and challenges
  • Partner with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects
  • Lead the preparation of rehabilitation plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates under the supervision of more experienced engineers
  • Work collaboratively with members of all company disciplines, to include Structural, Coastal, Geotechnical, CAD
  • Effectively communicate (phone, e-mail, in-person) between client, client's representative, engineering team, Project Manager, and/or Client Manager
  • Assist in the development of rehabilitation and/or new structure design packages for marine structures, ports, harbors, and marine terminals
Qualifications for diver
  • Successful completion of a Commercial Diving Program as set forth by the Association of Diving Contractors International
  • Ability to obtain an US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management certification
  • Ability to perform no-decompression dives
  • Experience diving using self contained underwater breathing systems
  • Ability to Swimming
  • Ability to Snorkeling
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of diver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for diver
  • Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications
  • Prepare engineering reports, marine construction cost estimates, and other technical documents
  • Conduct site investigations as part of an inspection team
  • Help solve engineering problems and challenges
  • Help prepare plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates under the supervision of experienced engineers
  • Help prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications
  • Help prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
  • Observe construction activities on project sites and identify non-conformance activities
  • Provide physical stimulation and mental challenges for our animals as a member of our elite team of professionals
  • Provide for animals’ best welfare with attention to animal behavior and training, habitat upkeep, cleaning, and nutrition
Qualifications for diver
  • Must be a current diver with 1-5 years of experience
  • Must have a current dive physical, first aid, CPR, Oxygen certifications
  • Experience working from floating platforms, boats, ships, or barges
  • Experience working with underwater metal detection instruments
  • Ability to Walk, hike, work in remote locations, work outdoors, work in rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, and overwater, or at heights
  • Ability to set-up, operation, and maintaining geophysical instruments and safety equipment

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