Kevin Watts

Managed underwater welding, rebar installation, concrete placement, dredging, and jetting work on marine job sites.

Coordinating barge movements to support safe, organized operations. Managing rigging and crane signaling to support lift activities.

Performed welding of 500 lbs anodes on sheet walls, aligning anodes to designated locations for secure adherence.

Measured, positioned, and configured dive spreads for accurate cutting and welding execution.

• Conducted underwater inspections for hulls, pilings, and marine structures, documenting damage and repair needs.
• Performed underwater maintenance, including cleaning, cutting, and rigging, to support safe marine operations.
• Operated surface-supplied diving equipment and maintained readiness of hoses, umbilicals, and communication systems.
• Assessed dive conditions, currents, and visibility to select safe procedures and complete tasks efficiently.

• Underwater welding and cutting. Outfall installation. Dam fish ladder installation. Hydroelectric dam inspection and repairs. Bridge construction. Piledriving/welding.

• Underwater welding and cutting. Installation of rebar couplers on submarine dry dock. Inspection of sheet pile.

• Diving in moving currents in black water. Decompression chamber operations. Oil pipeline and platform inspections and repairs. Outfall repairs. Underwater burning and welding. Installing anode sleds and anodes. Barge and tug inspections. Dock and pier inspections. Barge and tug welding repairs. ABS/Coastguard inspected welding inserts. Welding and fabricating. Ultrasonic inspection. Cathodic protection inspection. Piledriving. Dredging. Working with and around heavy equipment. Signaling and rigging. Equipment maintenance and repair. Safety management.

• Removing and demolition of gantry cranes. Surface oxylance cutting. Welding. Oxy/Ace cutting. Working with heavy equipment. Rigging and signaling on Derrick barge.