Joshua King
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Skilled marine construction and ironworking professional with experience in rigging operations, structural welding, and crane coordination. Supported structural steel erection and underwater shipyard work with a focus on safety, accuracy, and dependable results. Ready to bring hands-on technical skill to demanding projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Diver
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
12.2022 - Current
- Executed dive operations for ship repair support at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
- Performed underwater inspections on naval shipyard hulls, piers, and dry dock structures.
- Monitored submerged conditions and reported hazards during shipyard operations.
- Secured dive gear, lines, and communication systems before underwater work.
- Followed safety procedures for confined and hazardous water work
Ironworker
Piedmont Structural
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Erected structural steel frames, ensuring compliance with safety standards for Piedmont Structural's commercial projects.
- Welded connections and fittings according to structural drawings.
- Rigged beams, columns, and trusses, facilitating safe and efficient material handling during construction.
- Coordinated with crews, crane operators, and supervisors during lifts.
- Inspected tools, harnesses, and rigging gear to maintain safety and operational readiness before each shift.
Laborer
Mahan Log & Lumber
Quilcene, Washington
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Operated logging equipment for timber harvesting and site preparation tasks.
- Cleared designated areas by cutting down trees using chainsaws and hand tools safely.
- Skidded logs to landing sites for loading
- Loaded logs and lumber onto trucks for efficient yard shipments.
- Operated hand tools for precise trimming and stripping to support labor tasks.
Education
Navy Salvage Diver - Deep Water
Navy Diving And Salvage Training Center
Panama City, FL12-2025
Commercial Divers License - Deep Water
Divers Institute of Technology
Ballard, Wa02-2015
High School Diploma -
Quilcene High School
Quilcene, WA06-2014
Skills
- Commercial diving
- Underwater inspection
- Dive safety
- Confined space
- Underwater welding
- Structural welding
- Rigging operations
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Marine construction
Timeline
Diver
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
12.2022 - Current
Ironworker
Piedmont Structural
05.2019 - 10.2022
Laborer
Mahan Log & Lumber
01.2017 - 05.2019
Navy Salvage Diver - Deep Water
Navy Diving And Salvage Training Center
Commercial Divers License - Deep Water
Divers Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Quilcene High School