Job Description

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

Seaward Marine, a Vigor Marine Services company, has contracts with the US Navy to provide ships husbandry services on a worldwide basis, presently with underwater hull cleaning, inspection, and repairs including underwater welding, painting, and setting of cofferdams. Our most recent initiative has been the successful application of state-of-the-art hardware/software/sensor technology to field multi-sensor ROVs to test the underwater condition of various marine structures, including ships, floating petroleum production/storage vessels in fixed positions, and other structures at sea. Combined with the wider family of Vigor Marine Group with four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net .

Seaward Marine, a Vigor Marine Services company, is looking for Diver/Tender’s in Norfolk, VA.

PAY RANGE: 37.00 - 65.00 Per Hour (will vary based on each customer contract)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seaward Marine Services employees are an integral asset to ensuring our success and as such our Divers and staff are required to meet the highest expectations. We take pride in our renowned safety standards and require Seaward Marine Services employees to always utilize safe work practices. We count on our employees to perform in fast paced environments while still satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships. The ability to proactively identify issues and offer innovative solutions is also highly praised. Additionally, we expect our workers be able to effectively function under pressure to achieve required deadlines. Our staff of Divers should be capable of working independently; however Seaward Marine Services is fundamentally concerned with teamwork and the invaluable part it plays in this industry. We have a commitment to our employees and, in turn, expect our employees to contribute to the success of Seaward Marine Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• The complex design and high-performance requirements of various underwater systems found on U.S. Navy ships and submarines requires an applicant to be trained in sound management and use approved equipment to mitigate risk of damage to extremely delicate vessel systems. To ensure quality workmanship and protect critical shipboard components, only applicants who can qualify shall perform underwater cleaning and inspection. The diver must become familiar with configuration of the vessel's underwater systems, operation of cleaning equipment, and cleaning procedures and precautions to safely conduct specific cleaning, inspections, and repairs.
• Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ensure that personal diving equipment is ADCI compliant and working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive.
• Learn and understand routine and emergency procedures. Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses or accidents.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment.
• Must have valid driver license and submit driving record for the past three years.
• Current certifications of all diver owned equipment (i.e., Hat, harness, etc.).
• Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical.
• Ability to wear a commercial diving hat 25-32.5 lbs., for approximately 5hrs daily.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
• Ability to work on remote or distant projects as needed for several weeks at a time.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively.
• 24 hour and 7 day a week availability based upon project or emergency response needs.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card and DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) Card
• Ability to work outside the United States.
• Mechanical background – maintenance and repair of small to large engines or components, a plus

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a graduate of US NAVY Second Class Dive School, or a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or other as recognized in IMCA.
• 1-3 years of underwater diving experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

The following current documents are considered beneficial to the applicant

• NDT UT/MT/VT
• Current ADCI Card
• Oxygen Provider/DANO2
• First/Aid CPR
• IMCA Certified/International Certification cards
• HAZWOPER
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction course certificate.
• Current Passport
• Boaters Card / QM

CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Marine Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Marine Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor Marine Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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