Diver / Tender

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

Seaward Marine, a Vigor Marine Services company, has contracts with the US Navy to provide ships husbandry services on a worldwide basis, presently with underwater hull cleaning, inspection, and repairs including underwater welding, painting, and setting of cofferdams. Our most recent initiative has been the successful application of state-of-the-art hardware / software / sensor technology to field multi-sensor ROVs to test the underwater condition of various marine structures, including ships, floating petroleum production / storage vessels in fixed positions, and other structures at sea. Combined with the wider family of Vigor Marine Group with four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

Seaward Marine, a Vigor Marine Services company, is looking for Diver / Tender’s in Norfolk, VA.

PAY RANGE : 37.00 - 65.00 Per Hour (will vary based on each customer contract)

POSITION SUMMARY :

Seaward Marine Services employees are an integral asset to ensuring our success and as such our Divers and staff are required to meet the highest expectations. We take pride in our renowned safety standards and require Seaward Marine Services employees to always utilize safe work practices. We count on our employees to perform in fast paced environments while still satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships. The ability to proactively identify issues and offer innovative solutions is also highly praised. Additionally, we expect our workers be able to effectively function under pressure to achieve required deadlines. Our staff of Divers should be capable of working independently; however Seaward Marine Services is fundamentally concerned with teamwork and the invaluable part it plays in this industry. We have a commitment to our employees and, in turn, expect our employees to contribute to the success of Seaward Marine Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• The complex design and high-performance requirements of various underwater systems found on U.S. Navy ships and submarines requires an applicant to be trained in sound management and use approved equipment to mitigate risk of damage to extremely delicate vessel systems. To ensure quality workmanship and protect critical shipboard components, only applicants who can qualify shall perform underwater cleaning and inspection. The diver must become familiar with configuration of the vessel's underwater systems, operation of cleaning equipment, and cleaning procedures and precautions to safely conduct specific cleaning, inspections, and repairs.
• Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ensure that personal diving equipment is ADCI compliant and working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive.
• Learn and understand routine and emergency procedures. Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses or accidents.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS :

The following current documents are considered beneficial to the applicant

CITIZENSHIP : Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Marine Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Marine Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor Marine Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.