We all know some certs look great on paper… but don’t always lead to better jobs or more pay. Curious to hear from the community. 👉 Which certification made the biggest difference in your career so far? Was it: - SPRAT or IRATA? - ADCI diver certs? - NDT levels? - CWI? - PMP? - PE? - PHD? - Welding? Coatings? - Something unexpected? Drop your vote or thoughts below. Let’s build a thread that can help the next person figure out what’s actually worth it.

Here’s a new batch of field-ready job openings — diving, rope access, inspection, and more. If you’re looking, scan the list. If you’re hiring, drop a lead below. Bridge Team Leader– Denver, CO Company: Consor Type: Full-time Apply Here: https://careers-consoreng.icims.com/jobs/3973/job?utm_source=indeed_integration&iis=Job+Board&iisn=Indeed&indeed-apply-token=73a2d2b2a8d6d5c0a62696875eaebd669103652d3f0c2cd5445d3e66b1592b0f&mobile=false&width=952&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300 Bridge Inspector (EIT) – Denver, CO Company: Protea Type: Full-time Apply Here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Protea-Engineering?from=mobviewjob&tk=1ivvfsc76g0hu801&fromjk=4c0287804bce9b53&attributionid=mobvjcmp SPRAT Level lll - Port Arthur, TX Company: Pinnacle Type: Full-time Apply Here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Pinnacle/jobs?jk=02c18e8860e92cfb&start=0&clearPrefilter=1 Engineer Diver - Honolulu, HI Company: Moffatt & Nichol Type: Full-time Apply Here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=02626fba-9639-4f80-bd5e-003b6d206987&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=546645&source=IN&lang=en_US&ittk=G9IHHRXYD3 Engineer Diver - Santa Cruz, CA Company: SEA Engineering Type: Full-time Apply Here:https://www.seaengineering.com/careers

Let’s build something that shows where this crew has actually been. The Ops Map is a shared set of layers of real sites, job locations, and sketchy climbs we’ve done. Bridges, towers, tanks, if you’ve been there, we want it on the map. This is about: 🔹 Sharing hard-earned stories 🔹 Swapping insight on unique sites 🔹 Showing our collective footprint as a field-tested crew How to Add Your Spot: 1. Open the map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1nxdFN-eEjfHaFTN2mgrQZNP3zQIvK5g&usp=share_link 2. Click the “Add Marker” (📍) icon 3. Drop your pin and edit the details Use something like this for the details: Title: City, State Description: SPRAT – Mackinac Bridge Diving – Lake Charles Shipyard - Cert: SPRAT II, ADCI Diver, NDT UT Level II - Gear: Petzl ASAP, bailout bottle, surface hat - Notes: “Zero viz, strong current. Learned the hard way.” - (Optional initials or name) Why This Exists: - Build a visual history of where we’ve worked - Share field-tested tips from real jobs - Highlight wild or sketchy spots for crew stories *****Be general if the location is sensitive.***** No exact coordinates for secure sites. Let’s map the crew’s footprint. Drop your first pin today. — Arthur Founder, Ops Core

You can’t fix what you didn’t document, and clean documentation is one of the best ways to protect your crew and your reputation. This drop includes two templates designed for field-ready use: 📸 Photo Log 📝 Notes Sheet

Delta P incidents are among the most dangerous in commercial diving, and often the most preventable. This checklist is adapted directly from ADCI materials to help crews identify, brief, and verify Delta P hazards before dives. What’s inside: - Pre-dive Delta P hazard checks - Gear & equipment considerations - Signs of differential pressure - Supervisor verification checklist Use this to brief your team or supplement it with your own safety plan. Add additional notes if your company has stricter standards.