Job Description

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:

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 Certification
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A/CP-189 Certified Level II UT (Straight Beam)
• AWS 1-4G Welding Certification
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Crosby Rigging and NCCER Rigging Specialist Certifications
• PADI Open Water, Advanced, and Nitrox Diving Certifications
• Valid 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.

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/V

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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