Commercial Diver / Technician – Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Long Beach, CA (required) office is seeking a Commercial Diver / Technician. As the successful inspection diver, you will be working with a professional engineering dive team that provides consulting services to clients locally (minimal overnight travel required) and around the world (travel as desired). You will be trained to maintain our dive locker, field equipment and support mobilization efforts. You will have a strong safety mindset. The principal function of this position is to be part of a team that evaluates transportation and marine structures through above and underwater engineering inspections. 

You will utilize modern workflows that include field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing and evaluation, marine mapping and imaging, analysis and modeling tools. We perform these inspections for marine terminal operators, private clients, states, municipalities, the US Navy and many more!   

Grow your career with us! Moffatt & Nichol provides two mature in-house training programs for commercial diving and professional rope access (optional). You will be offered many training and education opportunities for a custom career development track that is designed with you.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct underwater and topside structural inspections in a team environment and assist in supervision of site investigations as needed
• Identify elements, analyze deterioration according to appropriate standards, assess remaining sections, and report findings in a diligent manner
• Assist with the preparation to mobilize dive equipment, inspect and maintain dive equipment as directed and manage overall condition of the dive locker as needed
• Monitor equipment and procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures
• Research and prepare safety and field documents prior to field work 
• Prepare or assist in preparation of reports including data entry, text writing and photo editing post field work
• Drive trucks over 10,000 lbs., tow trailers, and operate vessels as platforms to safely facilitate structural inspections
• Maintain personal diving records and ensure proper filing for company reference
• Communicate regularly with other professionals and departments for best practices at each job site
• Work collaboratively with the equipment managers
• Ensure safety at all times and adhere to Moffatt & Nichol’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Performs other duties as required

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Certified Commercial Diver is required; ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA, ADAS or completion of a US military equivalent diving school
  • ADCI Air Diver card is a must (Air Diver equivalent for other commercial diver certifications with the ability to crossover to ADCI Air Diver certification is acceptable)
• 2 to 5 years of diving experience required; structural or construction inspection experience strongly preferred
• Holds or previously held a Port of Long Beach or Port of Los Angeles diver permit
• Willingness and ability to become a certified ADCI Dive Supervisor within 1 to 2 years