Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for a Sr. Dive Technician to join one of our West Coast U.S. offices. As a Sr. Dive Technician, you will be working with a professional engineering dive team that provides consulting services to clients around the world. The principal function of this position is to be part of a team that evaluates marine structures through above and underwater engineering inspections.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintenance/repair of scuba and SSA diving systems, boats and trailers, and underwater inspection equipment


• Maintain records and conduct safety audits for system certifications and compliance with regulatory agencies


• Tow and operate boats as platforms for engineer-dive inspections


• Prepare Proposal, Safety Documents, and field notebooks for waterfront inspections


• Partners with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects


• Works collaboratively with all members of the dive group


• Conducts inspections and assists in supervision of site investigations as needed


• Analyzes deteriorated components, assess remaining capacities


• Prepares or assists in preparation of report sincluding data entry, text writing and photo editing


• Assists in preparation of plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates


• Works collaboratively with members of all company disciplines


• Performs other duties as required


• Data entry/manipulation and technical writing skills for the preparation and review of inspection reports, proposals, etc


• Experience with various project elements including planning, execution and follow-up

Other duties:

Please note this job description 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or other industry related academics required


• ADCI or equivalent Dive Certification required


• Minimum 15+ years experience in dive inspection and/or other commercial dive operations related to port/harbor/waterfront engineering design required


• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category preferred


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong attention to detail, and ability to progress to team leadership;


• Strong written and verbal communication skills;


• Good planning, organizational and time management skills;


• Ability and willingness to travel as required.


• Mechanical and electrical understanding of marine systems to diagnose and/or perform small to moderate repairs (inboard/outboard gas and diesels engines, generators, air compressors, hydraulics systems, etc.)


• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferred


• Experience in the maintenance of Kirby Morgan SSA helmets and other diving and/or boating equipment strongly preferred


• Must have current US Passport and be able to obtain TWIC and RAPIDGate or similar credential allowing access to Military installations and maintain them in good standing


• Due to client requirements, selected candidate must consent to and a pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug screening


• Due to client requirements, selected candidate must show proof of U.S. citizenship as well disclose any dual citizenship status. A federal background check will be conducted


• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions:

This role requires diving in waters, working in office space, walking on unstable ground, and other exposure to extreme elements.

Physical requirements:

The role requires physical abilities to scuba dive and surface-supplied-air dive as is required by the job.

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm of 800+ employees in 40+ offices and 7 countries. We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets around the world. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in structural, coastal, and civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and program management solutions.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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