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Job Information

Global Diving & Salvage Commercial Diver/Tender in Signal Hill, California

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 is competent to carry out the planned task; 
  • Know the routine and emergency procedures; 
  • Report any medical problem or symptoms experienced during or after the dive; 
  • Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents; 
  • Keep 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, and 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, etc) 
  • Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical 
  • Ability to wear a commercial diving hat 25-30lbs, for approximately 4hrs 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 
  • First/Aid CPR 
  • 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

  • 1-3 years of underwater diving experience
  • *1-3 years experience in the construction industry  *
  • *Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC Card *
  • Ability to work outside the United States 
  • IMCA Certified/International Certification cards 
  • NITROX /Enriched Air Oxygen 
  • HAZWOPER 
  • OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction course certificate
  • Current Passport
  • Boaters Card (California state 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: Signal Hills, CA  To Apply go to: https://www.gdiving.com/about/employment/{rel="nofollow"}

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

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