Diver/Tender

Position Overview

 Global is currently seeking a Diver/Tender based in Long Beach, CA. This person will report to the company’s Regional Dive Operations Manager. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor; 
• Ensure that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive.
• Ensure full understanding of the dive plan and be competent to carry out the planned task; 
• Know the routine and emergency procedures; 
• Report any medical problems or symptoms experienced during or after the dive; 
• Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents; 
• Keep your Dive logbook up to date and have it signed by the Supervisor after each dive.

Required Skills

• Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment
• Must possess working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment
• All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States 
• Must have a valid driver’s license, valid car insurance, and submit a driving record for the past three years 
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Must submit the last 4 dive logs 
• Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (i.e., hat, bottle, harness, etc.) 
• Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical 
• Ability to wear a commercial diving hat, 25-30 lbs, for approximately 4 hours daily 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc. 
• Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time 
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively 
• 24-hour and 7-day-a-week availability based on project or emergency response needs 
• Current ADCI Card 
• Oxygen Provider/DANO2 
• NITROX/Enriched Air Oxygen
• First Aid, CPR & AED
• 5+ Years of underwater diving experience
• 5+ Years of experience in the construction industry
• Must be eligible to enter or be a member of a local union

Required Experience

Must be a graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or others as recognized in IMCA.

Preferred Credentials

• Current Passport
• IMCA Certified/International Certification Card
• OSHA 10 or higher construction course certificate
• 40hr HAZWOPER
• Boaters Card

  **Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.

Work Location: Long Beach, CA 
   

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the Southern California Local 562 Carpenters Union Collective Bargaining agreement.

Summary hourly range: $47.37 – $102.74, per Schedule A, with opportunities for overtime.  

Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by the Union. Union benefits include:

• Southwest Carpenters Training Fund
• Health & Welfare
• Pension 
• Annuity
• Grievance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off
• Contractors Cooperation Committee
• Contractors Cooperation Committee/Partnership for Jobs
• Industry Advancement Fund

Newly hired employees will accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked in California state per applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.