Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder.

We are currently seeking an experienced DECKHAND/OPERATOR to join our PRE-BOOMING TEAM IN PORT ANGELES. The Deckhand/Operator will be responsible for safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant deckhand/operator duties primarily aboard a 21ft outboard powered work skiff.  This is a full-time, entry-level position with a callout schedule that is varied, unpredictable and includes significant night-shift work.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE MARITIME EXPERIENCE.

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE WITHIN 15 MILES OF PORT ANGELES.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist with the towing, deploying, and stowing of oil containment boom.
• Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring and line- handling in all weather conditions
• Control lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines
• Perform lookout duties while underway - to include watching for other vessels, monitoring traffic conditions and potential unsafe conditions onboard and otherwise
• Keep vessel and equipment maintained by performing a variety of maintenance and cleaning duties
• Perform maintenance and construction tasks as required
• Perform minor engineering repairs and engineering rounds as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials
• Carry out and complete assigned tasks within legal requirements of USCG and other regulatory agencies
• Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
• Drive company vehicles as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE

MARITIME EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

• Passport and TWIC card

• HAZWOPER, H2S, Safe Gulf or Rig Pass, HUET or BOISET, API Rigging, 10hr OSHA certification

• Current GDS mandatory training and other required programs

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work any day of the week both night and day

• Available for after-hours emergency response

• Ability to travel to project sites and work approximately 30 days on at a time

• Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing program

• Ability to successfully complete a background check

• Ability to lift from floor to waist, push and pull up to 70lbs occasionally up to 12 times per shift

• Must be able to withstand the following for up to 12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow): stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, repetitive reaching, and repetitive hand use

• Ability to meet DOT, ADCI, USCG, or HAZMAT physical & additional fitness ability requirements for the position

CURRENT DRIVER’S LICENSE AND ACCEPTABLE DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GLOBAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF GLOBAL DIVING & SALVAGE, INC. TO OBTAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES CONSISTENT WITH POSITION REQUIREMENTS: TO SEEK, EMPLOY, PROMOTE, AND TREAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, SEX, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION/CREED, HANDICAP/DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION/HISTORY, MILITARY/VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC OR CONDITION PROTECTED BY LAW.

GLOBAL WILL NOT DISCHARGE OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT, DISCUSSED, OR DISCLOSED THEIR OWN PAY OR THE PAY OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT. HOWEVER, EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS AS PART OF THEIR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS CANNOT DISCLOSE THE PAY OF OTHER EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO COMPENSATION INFORMATION, UNLESS THE DISCLOSURE IS (A) IN RESPONSE TO A FORMAL COMPLAINT OR CHARGE, (B) IN FURTHERANCE OF AN INVESTIGATION, PROCEEDING, HEARING, OR ACTION, INCLUDING AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE EMPLOYER, OR (C) CONSISTENT WITH GLOBAL’S LEGAL DUTY TO FURNISH INFORMATION. (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(C))

IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF AN ACCOMMODATION IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT 206-623-0621 OR EMAIL HR@GDIVING.COM.

APPLY ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.GDIVING.COM/ABOUT/EMPLOYMENT

JOB LOCATION: PORT ANGELES, WA 

Required Skills Required Experience

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience.  Basic PLC/CNC knowledge is a plus.  Qualified candidates must also achieve a passing score on required assessments.  The ability to read to read tape measures and efficiently operate all other required measuring devices is also required.  Candidates best suited for this role will have a proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.