James Hegeman

James Hegeman is a seasoned professional in the diving and safety operations industry, currently serving as a Field Safety Manager at Mears Group, Inc. since June 2023, specializing in Horizontal Directional Drilling. Prior experience includes roles as Diving Superintendent and Supervisor at Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. from January 2017 to June 2023, and Saturation Supervisor for Harkand on the DSV Swordfish in Angola. James has also held positions as Project Manager/Diving Supervisor at Haaland Diving Inc., and Diving Operations Manager in the Gulf Region at Global Diving & Salvage, among other roles. Educational qualifications include a Marine Diving Technology degree from Santa Barbara City College and a 2nd Class Diver certification from the US Navy.