Marine Diver - Oakland Park - SCI

Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges

Work with universities, trade associations, visitors bureaus, DERM, chambers of commerce and other business organizations to cultivate research, activities, seminars and partnerships

Assist in development, implementation and presentation of training and related materials

Communicate with a wide range of customers and vendors

Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the memorial reef at sea

Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports

Splice rope and build mooring and marker buoy systems

Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits

Install pilings, footings for piers and bridges, mooring buoys, plaques/placements

Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions

Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life

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

Repair boats, bridge foundations, and structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools

Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin

Manage delivery and storage of cremated remains

Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures

Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea

Set up dive sites for recreational instruction

Supervise and train other divers

Maintain company boat, dock, boat tools, supplies and accessories

Maintain scuba gear tools, supplies and accessories

Assist in inventing reef features, building molds and writing scripts as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Advanced level SCUBA certification

Valid driver's license

Over 200 logged dives minimum

Experience teaching, presenting or speaking in public

Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Ability to operate equipment properly and safely

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work underwater

Effective communication skills

Logical problem solving skills

Handyman skills

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions

Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

Epoxy used to secure plaques and placements

Rubber and release agents used to produce molds for placements

Cement in the production of concrete placements

Cleaning agents used to clean company boat/van/facility

Rubber gloves, particle masks, work gloves, safety glasses, wet suit, BC, mask, fins, regulator, tank, underwater lights/radio, VHF radio, boating vests, flares, floats, ropes, boots, hard hats, gloves

Physical fitness, endurance and ability associated with the diving and underwater work

May come in contact with jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War, surgeon fish or sea lice

Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

Travel up to 25%