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WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Position Summary :

Performs dives in a compressed air environment. This position is performed by certified commercial divers that support dive operations.

This position will be performing work for clients that are requiring that all personnel be vaccinated for COVID. We only considering applications of individuals who are fully vaccinated.

Job Summary :

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of Hyperbaric chambers through the course of diving operations. Ensures chambers are in a constant state of readiness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Monitors and control the pressure inside a hyperbaric chamber to monitor the health of divers within the chamber
• Make necessary changes in pressure necessary to allow the diver to readjust to sea level pressures.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of the chamber.
• Will work with other divers, tenders, and Ballard personnel to plan for safe operations for commercial diving activities and other construction activities that occur throughout a project.
• Performs gas analysis, gage management, mixed gas monitoring and monitors slide and ventilation rates.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of CNS O2 toxicity, Hypercapnia, POIS, and decompression sickness and respond with the correct course of action.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifying Requirements

Education & Certifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Diploma from ADCE Compliant Commercial Dive School
• Current ADCI Certification for the type of diving being performed or CHT certification
• ALST Certification
• DCBC Certification
• OSHA 10 Hour - Construction

Skills & Other Requirements :

• Knowledgeable of the physical laws that influence pressure and its relation to volume, temperature, pressure and the effects of pressure on gases entering a diver’s bloodstream.
• Knowledge of pressure-related symptoms and pressure related injuries and illnesses that a diver in recompression may suffer.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manor (verbal and written)
• Able to work in a team environment
• Works well must work in a high demand environment
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Must have a positive outlook and willingness to learn.

Core Attributes :

Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up.

We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.

Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play.

We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.

Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option.

We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.

Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics.

We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.

Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first look in the mirror before we look out the window. We ask, what could I have done differently?

and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. Me first belongs here.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
• Ability to remain outdoors for long periods of time in various seasons and conditions.
• Climb ladders, work at heights, walk and stand on uneven surfaces, ride, or work from a barge, pier, vessel, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, squat, push, pull, etc. for varying amounts of time.
• Long hours and exposure to strenuous conditions
• Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day / night / weekend
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to hear adequately enough to receive and understand instructions, be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning.
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e. lifts items into a truck or overhead area).
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 50’ or more.
• Must be able to work in confined or enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed boots, or other applicable PPE.
• Must be able to walk moderated distances to reach work area (1 / 2 mile or more).
• Ability to travel and work for many weeks at a time away from home.

EEO Statement :

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

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Last updated : 2024-04-09