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Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks

Seattle

Summary

Certified and experienced as a commercial diver, adaptable and professional with extended knowledge in maritime operations, engineering, and data communications. I am a US Navy veteran with a background in marine rescue and shipboard operations. I aim to add an asset and become part of your team, leveraging my unique skills in diving, rigging, and technical reporting successfully filling the role as commercial diver/ inspector.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diver/ Salvor

Donjon Marine
Newark, NJ
06.2024
  • Executed emergency response salvage operations along the east coast (Francis Scott Key Bridge, Lovebug 122' Yacht, Grande Congo fire, Eileen Rita 86'). Planned and carried out dive operations surface-supplied and SCUBA working and rigging with crane barges, tug fleets, and various members of Navy SUP/SALV as well as boat/barge inspections for ABS.

Diver/Field Inspector

JMT
Trenton, NJ
01.2026 - Current
  • Executed underwater inspections to assess structural integrity of bridges and various marine construction.
  • Experienced in technical report writing and using Bentley Microstation, AutoCADD, Solid Edge for editing technical drawings sent to local and state agencies/ firms.
  • Evaluated dive site conditions, providing recommendations for operational adjustments and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on pipeline inspection projects, providing detailed feedback on necessary repairs or maintenance work needed.
  • Inspected underwater pipelines, pilings, buoy systems and plant intakes with CCTV, digital photography and testing equipment.

Commercial Diver/ Tender

Seattle Dive Company
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Experience in joint maritime rescue operations
  • Conducted over 100 working dives
  • Completed skilled carpentry projects and repairs on underwater structures and bridge foundations
  • Led and trained underwater surveys and inspections
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences

Boatswain's Mate (SW) SAR

USN
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Designated primary Search and Rescue Swimmer (3 years)
  • Executed missions from Greece down and around the horn of Africa to include:
  • -Knifefish Guided Missile Training Operations
  • -Over 50 fast attack RIB launches
  • -Medical Recovery
  • -Fire Team
  • -Crane/ Forklift Operator(4k-66k)-Working Party Coordinator
  • -Maintenance and ships handling

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Brick Township Highschool
Brick
06-2017

Certification-Diploma - Marine Chemist- Shipyard Competent Person IAW 29 CFR 1915.7

Certification-Diploma - FHWA-Bridge Inspections: Underwater Structure Inspections

PDH
10-2025

Certification-Diploma - Project Management-CAPM

New Jersey Institute of Technology
08-2025

Certification-Diploma - undefined

Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle
10-2023

Skills

  • Emergency Management and rescue operations
  • Problem solving in harsh environments
  • Familiarity and proficiency with rigging and crane operations
  • Project Management, dive operation, and supervision
  • Reliability in safety and dedication
  • Teamwork and collaboration amongst multiple crews and marine assets

Certification

  • ADCI Surface Supplied certifications and Diploma
  • Current First Aid Certifications and Dive physical
  • Six-month probationary evaluation
  • Current Dive logs

Timeline

Diver/Field Inspector

JMT
01.2026 - Current

Diver/ Salvor

Donjon Marine
06.2024

Commercial Diver/ Tender

Seattle Dive Company
11.2023 - 05.2024

Boatswain's Mate (SW) SAR

USN
01.2018 - 09.2022

Certification-Diploma - Marine Chemist- Shipyard Competent Person IAW 29 CFR 1915.7

Certification-Diploma - FHWA-Bridge Inspections: Underwater Structure Inspections

PDH

Certification-Diploma - Project Management-CAPM

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Certification-Diploma - undefined

Divers Institute of Technology

Highschool Diploma -

Brick Township Highschool