Dive Supervisor

Overview

Oversee and ensure safety of commercial diving operations and underwater tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment operation
• safety monitoring
• paperwork completion
• team coordination
• equipment inspection
• underwater construction

Tasks

-Sits in the operator’s seat of equipment and reaches all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc., required to safely operate the equipment. -Ensure that all relevant operating instructions, manuals, decompression tables, treatment schedules and regulatory publications are available at the dive location and are maintained to reflect current changes and/or developments. -Takes appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive times and depths. -Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related paperwork including daily job reports, dive logs, JHAs, dive plans, and inspection results. -Work safely and ensure that the crew is working safely during all phases of performing the job duties required in the field. -Performs physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. -Lifts arms above shoulder level (i.e. lifts items into a truck or overhead area). -Assign the duties of all members of the diving team and personally direct them throughout the diving operation. -Ensure that the diving equipment designated for use is suitable for the planned diving operation, compliant with regulatory requirements for the diving mode used, inspected prior to each dive and is in good working order. -Understand and enforce project’s detailed scope-of-work to maintain strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures. -Develop and implement emergency/contingency procedures. -Ensure diving operations are carried out from a suitable and safe location on the surface. -Be aware of the procedures to follow to obtain medical support in the event of an accident, either diving or non-diving related. Ensure a two-way communication system is available at the dive location to obtain emergency assistance. -Responsible for the safety of every member of the dive team. -Effectively communicate job schedule, scope changes, safety concerns, and all other aspects of the job to management, dive team, and clients. -Ensure all personnel on the dive team are qualified and physically able to perform tasks assigned. -Develop, modify, and produce pre- and post- dive checklists for the operation. -Works long shifts with non-standard break times. -Climbs ladders or steps to reach objects. -Maintain a depth, bottom time, and breathing mix profile at the dive location for each diver during the dive. -Ensure the detailed briefing between the diving team and support personnel, including tasks to be undertaken, unusual hazards or environmental conditions. -Execution of field work encompassed diving operations including underwater construction, maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Requirements

• cdl
• underwater welding
• microsoft office
• osha 10
• 5 years
• adci supervisor

What You Bring

-Recommended to obtain Class “A” CDL permit within 60 days of hire -Diploma from ADCE Compliant Commercial Dive School -Current First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration Certifications -Works in confined or enclosed spaces. -5 years’ experience working in commercial diving operations. -Current ADCI Compliant Dive Physical (if diving) -Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding / burning equipment, jigs, and supports. -Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, mentor, and motivate teams. -Current ADCI supervisor certification -Sits in the operator’s seat of equipment and has an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows/mirrors. -Wears a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed boots, and other applicable PPE. -Travels and works for many weeks at a time away from home. -Adequate hearing, enough to receive and understand instructions, be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning. -Nitrox endorsement a plus -Experience working with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel with the capability to learn new computer software including tablet-based safety programs and job/project reporting. -Excellent oral and written communication skills both with employees and clients. -OSHA 10 Hour – Construction -Must have own commercial dive gear including (if diving): Dive Helmet, Dry Suit, Hot Water Suit, Weight Belt, Gloves, Thermals, Wet Suit, Dive Knife, Harness, and Bail-Out Bottle / Spares -Moves heavy objects (94 lbs. or more) short distances (20’ of less). -Moves light objects (less than 94 lbs.) long distances (more than 20’). -Works in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. -Works at heights of up to 50’ or more. -Able to maintain a positive and constructive demeanor in all situations. -Sits or stands for long periods of time. -Walks moderated distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more). -Valid Driver’s License with current driving record free from serious or frequent violation -Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding/burning equipment, jigs, and supports.

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About Ballard Marine Construction

-Today, the company delivers turnkey underwater, marine and infrastructure projects—spanning tunnels, pipelines, dams, floating docks, and rail and bridge work. -Their expertise extends across energy, industrial, water, transportation and environmental sectors, often with cutting-edge hyperbaric, robotics and survey support. -Projects range from tunnel repairs (SR99), dam stabilization (Strontia Springs), to complex dredging and salvage jobs (Dutchman Slough, M/V Tiffany). -The company’s fleet of specialized equipment and rapid-response teams enable global mobilization for technically challenging marine assignments. -They continue a legacy of bold innovation—combining diving, engineering and construction to push boundaries beneath the water’s surface.

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