Equipment Technician opportunity at Global Diving & Salvage

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Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. (Global) 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 Equipment Technician to support our Pacific Northwest Operations. The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintenance, and upkeep of equipment used in the Pacific Northwest Region and for providing support for daily regional operations and ongoing regional field projects.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance, test and calibration of life support equipment (including breathing air compressors, high pressure gas systems, dive radios and other ancillary commercial diving equipment)
Video recording and communications equipment
Trouble shoot, repair and test equipment to company and regulatory standards
Loading and unloading of equipment to and from jobs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

1+ years job related experience required

2+ years maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of diving support equipment

Previous experience working with:

Hydraulics (new builds, trouble shooting and repairs)

Electrical (AC and DC power supplies and control circuits)

Quincy Air Compressors

Pneumatic and hydraulic tools

Low and high pressure breathing air and gas systems

Standard and Metric Plumbing

Driver’s license

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Valid and Current First Aid (FA), Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), & Divers Alert Network (DAN O2)

Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) or Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Physical & associated fitness ability requirements

Ability to work with a team and independently

Familiarity with best practices in commercial diving industry

Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions

Occasional travel to project sites and regional offices

Available for after hour emergency response on occasion

Current GDS mandatory training and other required programs

Read, understand and comply with all employer’s policies and applicable governmental regulations, as they relate to their qualifications or performance while engaging in company operations

Physical / Mental Requirements

Must submit clean driving record for the past three years

Ability to lift 25-50lbs repetitively

Must be able to with stand the following for up to 8-12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet and Snow): stand, walk, push pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use

Perform work in an a warehouse and field setting

Travel in the PNW region as needed

Must pass Pre-employment drug test

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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.

Job Location

Seattle, WA

Apply online at http://www.gdiving.com/about/employment

Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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