What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offshore Production Diver (Farm Hand) position at Blue Ocean Mariculture?
About Us
Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.
We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.
About the Role
We are looking for experienced divers to join our Offshore farm team. The Offshore team is responsible for the day to day operation of our offshore farm. This includes fish feeding and harvesting, cage maintenance, and equipment & vessel maintenance.
Duties, Responsibilities, & Requisites
- Fish husbandry & harvesting – semi-weekly harvests, feeding, loading and tracking of feed, parasite checks & treatment.
- Maintain fish pens - cage checks & repair, net cleaning, daily mortality collection.
- Assist with equipment and vessel maintenance.
- Work onshore and offshore in calm or extreme weather conditions.
- Perform multiple working dives per day.
- Works with heavy machinery offshore.
- Handle and maintain ocean vessels in good working order.
What You'll Bring
- Dive experience (3 years)
- Responsible and correct use, care and maintenance of both SCUBA and SSBA dive equipment.
- Knowledge of RGBM dive tables and dive computers.
- Knowledge of safe working practices and self care during diving operations.
- Knowledge in use and maintenance of auxiliary equipment to diving operations.
- Knowledge in dive rescue and CPR. Able to fulfill the safety diver role in farm operations.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report are required. This position is subject to the US Coast Guard drug testing program under Title 46 CFR 16.230.
We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About our Company Offerings:
Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. In addition to being part of a great cause, we provide our employees with medical, dental, and vision benefits, a competitive salary, 401k opportunities with a 4% company match, PTO, and even community service opportunities. Join us and make a positive impact on the world!
We embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Blue Ocean is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
