Underwater work can be dangerous.

Many people start at the bottom (pardon the pun) as a dive tender, working their way up the ranks. It can take a good two years to become a diver, making many dives along the way before "Breaking-out", and from there, you can specialize in air and mixed gas diving, focusing primarily on underwater welding, including challenging nuclear projects.

Becoming a deep-sea diver isn’t easy. It requires thorough preparation and a diverse skill set. To stand out in this competitive field, you have to be mechanically proficient, possess strong common sense, and maintain confidence without arrogance.

As a deep-sea diver, you can tackle a wide range of jobs. From manual labor to intricate instrumentation installations, there is always something important to be done underwater in addition to the mid-water welding work. You serve as the "eyes and ears" for topside welding engineers and "company men", gathering crucial information that couldn't be obtained by anyone else. And as a construction diver, you can take on concrete forming, welding, cutting, rigging, hand-jetting and various other tasks, all while enduring the challenges of working in cool, sometimes freezing, waters with limited to absolutely zero visibility.

Securing a job as a deep-sea diver is undoubtedly competitive. You need a relentless work ethic, eagerness to learn, and adaptability in challenging situations. A background in welding and construction, coupled with good physical fitness and problem-solving abilities, will make you a standout candidate. Moreover, effective collaboration and clear communication skills will prove invaluable in demanding scenarios.