Georgia Aquarium
Position Title: Diver I, Dive Maintenance
Department: Dive Operations
Classification: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
Direct Report: Assistant Manager, Dive Maintenance
Position Summary:
Job duties of the Georgia Aquarium Diver I, Dive Maintenance are Part Time and specific to Working Dives. The diver will assume a role of working diver under the regulations for commercial diving as outline by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T. Commercial-oriented diving tasks shall include, but not be limited to deployment, moving and retrieving of heavy objects; using heavy hand or power tools; the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aquarium exhibits; the application and repair of underwater coatings and liners, and; other tasks NOT exempt from OSHA’s commercial diving regulations. Further, the Diver I, Dive Maintenance shall be required to work with a diverse team of divers in the implementation of dive safety procedures and guidelines ensuring safety at the facility and offshore.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in professional development as needed.
- Assist with instruction and training of all diving personnel; sharing knowledge with others in a team
- Meets all applicable requirements as outlined in Georgia Aquarium’s Diving Operations and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to dive safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains, inspects, and repairs dive equipment ensuring all is within the proper operating parameters to provide a safe working environment for the divers.
- Maintains preventative maintenance on breathable air systems while maintaining precise records.
- Helps to ensure that all divers are following policies set forth by the Dive Control Board.
- Perform both working and scientific dives in support of the program mission on a regular basis.
- Take active role in the aquarium’s exhibit maintenance and repair program, which will include, leak detection and repair via applied injection techniques and underwater acrylic restoration polishing.
- Assist Zoological Operations and Life Support Systems staff in the repairs and modifications of the LSS systems.
- Assist with the inventory of all related diving equipment and parts.
- Maintain the highest standards of work area cleanliness at all times.
- Interface effectively with other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality.
- As needed, interact on behalf of Georgia Aquarium, with guests, media, public, etc.
- Perform other duties as workload necessitates.
- Effectively express ideas verbally and non-verbally and actively listen to individuals and groups.
- Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in written form using letters, reports, and other documents.
Commitment:
I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. the following:
- Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.
- Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.
- Values: Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion.
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