Below are Mr. McElwee’s answers:
Diving has taken me to some cool places around the country, I have had the opportunity to go places and experience things that not many other people have.
Managing a team of divers can prove difficult, some personalities don’t work well with others and that can cause problems on a job site. Also, diving can sometimes be very uncomfortable, I had to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
I attended dive school around 10 years ago and have been gathering experience and knowledge at every company I have worked for since.
Every tool used for above ground construction has an underwater counterpart. We use hydraulic and pneumatic power tools regularly. One of my favorite tools we use is called a ‘lift bag’ and it’s basically an underwater balloon that we can use to lift thousands of pounds.
The only requirement to pursue a career in this field is a diploma from an Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) accredited dive school. The school I went to only took 5 months.
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Amber Armajo
University of Wyoming Extension 4-H/Youth Educator – Washakie County
Phone: (307) 347-3431
Email: amwall@uwyo.edu
PO Box 609
1200 Culbertson Ave, Suite G
Worland, WY 82401
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