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Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests and experiments or photograph structures and marine life.

JOB Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gaugesInspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, reef intakes and outflows, and underwater cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment

Community Relations

Work with universities, trade associations, visitors bureaus, DERM, chambers of commerce and other business organizations to cultivate research, activities, seminars and partnershipsAssist in development, implementation and presentation of training and related materialsCommunicate with a wide range of customers and vendors

Reef Operations

Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the memorial reef at seaCut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supportsSplice rope and build mooring and marker buoy systemsDescend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suitsInstall pilings, footings for piers and bridges, mooring buoys, plaques/placementsObtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditionsOperate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine lifeRecover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objectsRepair boats, bridge foundations, and structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand toolsTake appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions beginManage delivery and storage of cremated remainsTake test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structuresRemove rubbish and pollution from the seaSet up dive sites for recreational instructionSupervise and train other diversMaintain company boat, dock, boat tools, supplies and accessoriesMaintain scuba gear tools, supplies and accessoriesAssist in inventing reef features, building molds and writing scripts as necessaryPerforms other duties as assigned or needed

EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements

Education

High school education, GED equivalent

License

Advanced level SCUBA certificationValid driver’s license

Experience

Over 200 logged dives minimumExperience teaching, presenting or speaking in public

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow instructions and proceduresAbility to operate equipment properly  and safelyAbility to lift 50 lbs.Ability to work underwaterEffective communication skillsLogical problem solving skillsHandyman skillsAbility to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions

Work Conditions  

When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Work EnvironmentWork indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLimited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling requiredSubstances/Equipment UsedEpoxy used to secure plaques and placementsRubber and release agents used to produce molds for placementsCement in the production of concrete placementsCleaning agents used to clean company boat/van/facilityRubber 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, glovesPhysical DemandsPhysical fitness, endurance and ability associated with the diving and underwater workMay come in contact with jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War, surgeon fish or sea liceWork HoursWorking beyond “standard” hours as the need arisesTravel up to 25%

Postal Code: 33306

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Fort Lauderdale