Dive Supervisor

UESI is seeking a Dive Supervisor to support the dive teams in our Fort Pierce, FL office. The dive supervisor shall possess the proper ADCI supervisor certification card and be knowledgeable and familiar with all techniques, procedures, emergency procedures, and operational parameters for the diving mode under his or her direct supervision.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are?  If so, UESI wants you!

UESI is a leading specialty engineering, commercial diving, and civil marine contractor operating throughout the world.  We offer a wide range of services and turnkey solutions, as well as design and specialty services uniquely applicable to the needs of customers ranging from nuclear power plant operators to heavy marine construction companies.  UESI’s core values of Safety, Customer Service, Quality, and Innovation form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct business. For more information visit: www.uesi.com

Responsibilities:

• In-depth knowledge of all relevant governmental regulatory agency regulations that apply to the diving operation and the diving mode employed, and the employer’s basic safe practices/operations manual, and see that all rules and regulations are followed
• Have adequate knowledge, training, and familiarity with all life-support and ancillary equipment designated to the diving operations
• While on duty, be in immediate control and available to implement emergency procedures.
• The diving supervisor must also ensure, prior to commencing a diving operation, in addition to parties directly involved in the diving operation, that masters of the craft, pilots of submersibles, harbor masters, managers of offshore installations, pipelines, civil engineering sites, inland waterways, and all persons responsible for anything that affects the diving operation are advised that diving or underwater operations are to be undertaken
• Ensure diving operations are carried out from a suitable and safe location on the surface
• Develop or modify and produce pre- and post-dive checklists for the operation
• Develop and implement emergency/contingency procedures. Be aware of the procedures to follow to obtain medical support in the event of an accident, either diving or non- diving related
• Ensure a two-way communication system is available at the dive location to obtain emergency assistance
• Facilitate a Job Hazard Analysis for each task undertaken. Establish a dive plan ensuring that sufficient breathing mixtures, supplies, and proper equipment are available for safe and timely completion of the job task
• Assign the duties of all members of the dive team and personally direct them throughout the diving operation. Personally, inquire if all personnel on the dive team are qualified and physically able to perform tasks assigned.
• Maintain a depth, bottom time, and breathing mix profile at the dive location for each diver during the dive
• Ensure that each diver is continuously tended while in the water
• Ensure the dive is terminated when:
  • Diver requests termination
  • Diver fails to respond to communication or communication is lost between the diver and dive team members at the dive location. Communication is lost between the vessel operator and the diving supervisor during live boating operations.
  • Diver begins to use his or her diver-carried reserve breathing gas supply.
  • Weather or site conditions are degrading to the extent that diver safety may be compromised.
• Ensure after every dive:
  • The physical condition and well-being of the diver are checked by visual observation and verbal questioning
  • Maintain and submit reports required by the employer and relevant governmental regulations concerning diving operations and equipment maintenance, testing, or repair. View and ensure accuracy of diver’s personal logbook and affix a signature to properly record activities.
  • Maintain a supervisor’s logbook that details all dives and medical treatment supervised

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers’ license
• Superior communication skills (both oral and written) – the ability to work and communicate with; personnel from broad-based backgrounds and experiences
• ADCI Accredited Commercial Diving Diploma. Successful completion of the ADCI supervisor exam.. Must be medically certified as “fit to dive.” Valid CPR, First Aid, O2, BBP certifications
• High school graduate or equivalent and no less than 18 years old