Divers/Deckhands/LST Divers & Deck crews that wish to be considered for callout or seeking permanent positions with Diving Contractors must pre-qualify to be considered. The diver’s package will be submitted at minimum, "one month" before your first dive or deck support. Once requirements are met, divers may expect to work on "as needed" bases. All non-permanent positions will be paid three weeks after the week of work. Your pay rate will be based upon your experience and equipment. This rate will be calculated on a minimum 8-hour day, (even if you work fewer hours), with time and a half applying to hours worked over the 8 hour minimum. The employee’s performance will be evaluated and used to assist in the selection of future work and for permanent positions as they develop. We believe that our company is only as strong as the weakest link. Each individual member of our team will determine our company's overall success. Therefore, workers must have excellent team working skills and a positive "can do" attitude with all team members.   Pre-Qualification Requirements: Copy of Commercial Diving Certification  with outline of work history. Current Annual Physical Examination,  with a note from a physician declaring  that you are "Fit to work/dive". Current Certification of O2 Treatment Training. (Call for local class dates, 4hr. class) Current First Aid and CPR Certification (Call for local class dates) $480 Processing Fee. This includes drug screening, swimming test & Physical, Cold Water Survival Training, Safety Equipment.   Ship Captains and Mates Diving Contractors Rules of Engagement Job Descriptions for licensed personnel: Summary: Ship captains and mates: Captains or masters are in command of ships. They set the course and speed and steer vessels to avoid hazards and other ships. They use equipment such as depth finders and radar to watch for hazards. They also gather information from lighthouses, buoys, and lights. Captains determine the ship's position using navigational aids, charts, and observations. They direct the crew who steer the ship, operate the engines, and signal to other vessels. They also direct those who perform maintenance or operate towing or dredging gear. Captains check that proper procedures and safety practices are followed. They make sure that machinery and equipment are in working order. They oversee the loading and unloading of passengers or cargo. On our large ships, captains have deck officers or mates as assistants. Our merchant marine ships have a chief or first mate, a second mate, and a third mate. Mates "stand watch." This means they oversee the operation of the vessel for part of the day. They also take over for captains who are sick or on leave. On smaller vessels, there may be only one mate who alternates watches with the captain. On these ships, deck officers' duties may be very similar to those of captains. On larger vessels, mates may split the duties with other workers.  Our captains are also responsible for taking care of the business of the ship. They keep logs and records of the ship's movements and cargo. While ships are docked, captains may purchase supplies. If they operate fishing vessels, our captains find buyers for the fish we caught. They may talk to agents about how to meet customs regulations. We interview, hire, and instruct new staff. In addition, we assign new staff to watches and living quarters. The size of the crew varies by the type of ship and the location. Are typical deep-sea diving ship has a captain, three mates, a chief engineer, three assistant engineers, plus six or more deckhands. Our ships that operate in rivers or harbors only have a captain and one deckhand, or they may have up to ten people on the crew. Our large vessels also have a full-time cook. On our smaller ships a seaman does the cooking. Our merchant ships also have an electrician, machinery mechanics, and a radio officer.   Work Activities Command water vessels. Steer vessels. Use navigation aids such as radar, buoys, depth finders, and lighthouses. Direct and coordinate activities of crew. Compute position, set course, and determine speed. Use charts, compass, sexton, and knowledge of area. Inspect vessels to ensure equipment is in working order. Monitor vessels' progress. Maneuver ships around hazards. Oversee loading and discharge of passengers and goods. Maintain logs about weather conditions and navigational decisions. Keep records about loads transported, repairs made, fuel consumed, and other relevant information. Stand watch when vessel is underway. Interview, hire, and instruct crew. Assign watches and living quarters. Purchase supplies, contact buyers to sell fish, and resolve issues with customs agents. General Activities Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment. Get information needed to do the job. Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates. Identify objects, actions, and events. Monitor events, materials, and surroundings. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials. Coordinate the work and activities of others. Make decisions and solve problems. Estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed. Guide, direct, and motivate subordinates. Handle and move objects. Control machines and processes. Analyze data or information. Develop and build teams. Perform activities that use the whole body. Carry out ideas, programs, systems, or products. Evaluate information against standards. Monitor and control resources. Organize, plan, and prioritize work. Document and record information. Wages 2004 Wages for Divers   Average Hourly Wage Average Annual Wage Alaska $70.00 $141,770 Over Seas $86.00 $181,300 WA Sate $23.30 $48,450   Employment Nationally, about 25,400 ship captains and mates work in this very small occupation. Ship captains and mates who work for transportation companies may work on Diving Contractors deep-sea diver ships, tugs, ferries, or dredges. They may work on rivers, canals, and other waterways. Some captains work in marine construction. For example, they may direct the survey or dredging of a canal. Captains work on a variety of passenger boats. They may work on cruise ships, casinos, or sightseeing boats. o                                Cargo and passenger transportation companies o                                Towing companies Ship captains and mates is part of the larger occupational group of "water transportation occupations." Nationally, women make up 25 percent or less of the total number employed in this group.   Getting Hired Diving Contractors require ship captains and mates to be licensed. We hire applicants who are licensed for the position as well as the type of craft they operate. We do require formal training. However, since competition is stiff, ship captains and mates with experience and training may have an edge over other applicants. Job Advancement Many mates enter at the third mate level. They may move up the ranks from third mate to second and then to first mate. First mates may also be called chief mates. Mates may move up to the position of harbor pilot. They need to take part in an extended apprenticeship through a pilot association or towing company. Ship captains may advance to commanding larger vessels. Working Conditions Supervise, coach, train, or develop deckhands and mates. Stand watch for four hours and are off for eight hours while at sea. Must fully complete and be exact in their work. Errors could seriously endanger the crew. Often work outdoors. May work indoors below deck when doing administrative or mechanical repair. Work seven days a week while at sea. Are very responsible for the work done by their crew. Are sometimes exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outdoors. Must be aware of frequent changes in the weather and less frequent changes in the performance of the ship. Sometimes are exposed to extremely bright or low light. Work 60 days and have 30 days off, when working the high seas. Must set their pace based on the speed of the equipment they operate. Are responsible for the health and safety of their crew and passengers. Sometimes wear a special uniform. May not work in winter when the diving is slow. Have a high level of social contact as a captain. Mates have lower levels of social contact. Persuade staff or passengers to follow rules. May work year-round on rivers, canals, and in harbors. Provide a service to and deal with passengers or shipping customers. May work eight- or twelve-hour shifts and go home every day, especially if working on rivers. May work every day for a week or month and then have an extended period of time off. Physical Demands See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away. Repeat the same motions. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Move arms and legs quickly. Focus on one source of sound and ignore others. Determine the distance between objects. Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in one place. Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving. Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals. Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm. See differences between colors, shades, and brightness. Keep or regain balance. Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls. Determine from which direction a sound came. React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet. Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Be physically active for long periods without getting out of breath. Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them. Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. Recognize and understand the speech of another person. Speak clearly so listeners can understand. While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side. Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects. Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired. Make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists. Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. See objects in very bright or very low light. Stand most of the time, but sit when performing administrative tasks. Knowledge Transportation: Knowledge of ways to move people, goods, or materials. This may be by air, rail, sea, or road. Geography: Knowledge of land, sea, and air masses. Also includes knowledge of how to describe their location, features, and relationships. Administration and Management: Knowledge of managing the operations of a business, company, or group. Mechanical: Knowledge of designing, using, and repairing machines and tools. Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of protecting people, data, and property. Mathematics: Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers. Areas of knowledge include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Physics: Knowledge of the features and rules of matter and energy. Areas of knowledge include air, water, light, heat, weather, and other natural events. Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Law, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures, and the political process. Work Experience you can prepare by gaining experience as a deckhand. We provide experience and training. As you gain experience and pass rating exams, you move up the ranks. This route takes more time than formal training programs. On-the-job Training Because of the fast changing demands of technology, you may receive additional training on the job. Diving Contractors provide training work so you can update your technical skills or expand your administrative skills. Many ship captains and mates take training courses or seminars on their own to qualify for special endorsements to their licenses.   Skills Operate and control equipment. Use math skills to solve problems. Change behavior in relation to others' actions. Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing. Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work. Identify problems and review information. Analyze options and apply solutions. Know one's location in a physical setting and recognize where other objects are located in relation to oneself. Understand written information. Manage the time of self and others. Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and correctly. Watch gauges, dials, and output to make sure a machine is working properly. Inspect and evaluate the quality of products. Listen to others, understand, and ask questions. Check how well one is learning or doing something. Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Repair machines or systems for sat diving. Use reasoning to discover answers to problems. Go back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information without becoming confused. Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order. Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Identify ways to measure and improve system performance. Recognize when important changes happen or are likely to happen in a system. Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.     (360) 301- 5627 For Application