Diver/Tender

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.

. Set up and break down the dive station and all related equipment .

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive underwater diving experience and knowledge of diving support equipment, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols. Capable of performing maintenance on diving equipment and effectively assisting divers during operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Underwater Diving ExperienceCommercial Diver Training Program GraduateValid ADCI CardOxygen Provider/DANO2 Certification40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

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Hard Skills

Diving Equipment MaintenanceDiver Umbilical MonitoringDiving Log Book ManagementHazard IdentificationEmergency Response Procedures

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Diving EquipmentDiving Safety GearCommunication Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

ADCI Supervisor CardFirst Aid/CPR CertificationOSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Course CertificateTWIC CardCurrent Diving Physical

Industry Keywords

Maritime ExperienceDiving Support EquipmentConstruction IndustryIMCA CertificationOxygen Toxicity Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and break down the dive station and all related equipment
Understand the operational parameters of all diving-related equipment
Understand the dive plan and competently carry out planned tasks
Assist in topside work as required or directed
Assist the diver in dressing and undressing
Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, near misses, or accidents
Confirm diver equipment is functioning properly and inform the diving supervisor that the diver is ready
Continuously tend the diver’s umbilical and monitor the diver’s location
Report medical problems or symptoms experienced during or after a dive
Complete required paperwork according to employer policy and governmental regulations
Perform tasks as a standby diver or diver when directed
Perform duties as a diver within assignment limitations when diving as a tender
Remain alert for symptoms of oxygen toxicity
Report recent medical treatment or illness to the diving supervisor
Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the supervisor
Ensure personal diving equipment is functioning correctly and suitable for the planned dive
Report diving-equipment defects or malfunctions
Perform routine maintenance on diving equipment
Maintain a diver log book and obtain the supervisor’s signature after each dive
Read, understand, and comply with employer policies and applicable governmental regulations
Report to the Regional Dive Operations Manager
Work in Honolulu, Hawaii, with travel as needed on a project-by-project basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills)
Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment
Working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment
Graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or recognized by IMCA
Eligible to enter or be a member of a local union
Legally authorized to work in the United States; company will not provide a work visa
5+ years of underwater diving experience
5+ years of experience in the construction industry
Valid ADCI Card and/or ADCI Supervisor Card
Oxygen Provider/DANO2
NITROX/Enriched Air Oxygen
First Aid/CPR
40-Hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Course Certificate
TWIC Card
Current diving physical (or ability to pass one)
Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (hat, bottle, etc.)
Last four dive logs required at time of application
Valid driver's license and valid car insurance; must submit a three-year driving record
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
Ability to wear a commercial diving hat (25–30 lbs) for approximately 4 hours daily
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Ability to work on remote or distant projects for several months at a time
IMCA Certified/International Certification cards
Current Passport (Highly Preferred)
Boater's Card
24/7 availability based on project or emergency response needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

24/7 availability based on project or emergency response needs
Ability to work on remote or distant projects for several months at a time
6-week rotation schedule
Ability to work outside the United States
Current Passport (Highly Preferred)
Boater's Card
Equal Opportunity Employer
Accommodation available in the application process for candidates with disabilities