Commercial Diver

Job Description

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute all of our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Diver to join our team.

The ideal Diver will be physically and medically fit for the job, situationally aware and able to work safely in a multiple work operation environment.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Carry out non-destructive testing and accurately report results

Assuring dive equipment is in good condition

Conduct complete tool checks before operating equipment

Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment

Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking/rigging to crane lines, and operating winches or derricks to raise objects

Operate underwater video, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures

Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations

Continually reports progress and conditions topside

Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line

Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic and hydraulic tools

Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms

Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions

Ability to accurately read a tape measure, precision scales, and calipers

Performs as a standby diver and/ or tender as necessary

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

ADCI/ACDE Entry Level Diver/Tender or Commercial Diver certification

Current Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Dive Physical

Current Diving Oxygen Provider and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Ability to successfully complete any specific safety or job training that may be required

Education and Experience:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

Successfully completed education at ADCI accredited and/or military dive school

Physical Requirements:

Frequently lift, push, pull, reach and/or move up to 75 pounds

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and squat

Must be able to work in zero visibility

Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, depth perception and manual dexterity

Must be situationally aware, able to safely work in a multiple work operation environment

Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions

Must be able to work at depths of 100 feet below and/or heights up to 100 feet-No Fear of Heights

Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment

Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate with all types of personnelCompany Description

Crofton Industries began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 71 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.

Benefits

Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

-Health Insurance

-Short Term Disability Insurance

-Dental Insurance

-Life Insurance

-Supplementary Insurance via Aflac

-PTO

-FinFit Financial Wellness Program

-Employee Assistance Program

-Paid Holidays

-401(k) Participation

Crofton Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, color, age, disability, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by Federal, State or local laws. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training

Crofton Industries complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. It is the policy of Crofton Industries to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crofton Industries will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Crofton Industries will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Crofton Industries.

Crofton is an E-Verify employer.