UESI seeks a leader in providing specialized underwater engineering and maintenance services for the nuclear industry. With a commitment to safety, precision, and excellence, we are seeking experienced Nuclear Commercial Divers to join our team and contribute to our diverse range of underwater operations.

Position Overview:
We are looking for highly skilled and experienced commercial divers with a background in nuclear facility maintenance and underwater construction. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of professional diving experience, including work in nuclear environments or similar high-stakes industries.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are?  If so, UESI wants you!

UESI is a leading specialty engineering, commercial diving, and civil marine contractor operating worldwide.  We offer a wide range of services and turnkey solutions, as well as design and specialty services uniquely applicable to the needs of customers ranging from nuclear power plant operators to heavy marine construction companies.  UESI’s core values of Safety, Customer Service, Quality, and Innovation form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct business. For more information, visit: www.uesi.com

Key Responsibilities:

Perform underwater inspections, repairs, and installations, including traveling water screens, trash racks, and other critical infrastructure.Conduct high-pressure cleaning and preventative maintenance of nuclear power plant intake and cooling structures.Execute underwater welding, burning, dredging, and jetting tasks.Conduct video and photographic inspections, including potable water and sewage system diving.Operate and maintain air systems, compressors, umbilical’s, and other diving equipment.Perform non-destructive testing (NDE), coatings inspection, and job hazard analysis as required.Work in dark water, high-current, and confined-space environments, using hot water diving systems when necessary.Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on time, safely, and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Required Qualifications and Certifications:

ADC Surface-Supplied Diver CertificationASNT SNT-TC-1A/CP-189 Certified Level II UT (Straight Beam)AWS 1-4G Welding Certification40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationCrosby Rigging and NCCER Rigging Specialist CertificationsPADI Open Water, Advanced, and Nitrox Diving CertificationsValid First Aid, O2, and CPR Certifications

Preferred Experience:

Nuclear plant maintenance, inspection, and repair projects (experience with specific nuclear facilities is a plus).Advanced diving techniques such as tunnel boring machine diving, salvage operations, and underwater video inspections.Operation of heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, and cranes.Air lifting, jetting, dredging, and other underwater construction activities.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-profile nuclear projects across the country.Competitive compensation and benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and training.Be part of a team that prioritizes safety and quality in every task.