Michael Kleinfelder

56

Seattle, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Which of the following are you?: Work for a dive company (if so put "N/A" for any fields that don't apply to you)
Dive school you went to or are attending?: Divers Institute of Technology
Are you an inland diver, offshore diver or both?: Inland
What do you like to do with your down time / onshore time?: There's 'down time'?
What's your deepest dive? (in feet): Working? A bone-crushing 40 ffw / 12 fsw

Comment Wall:

John Mrkvicka

Well actually epic laid me off yesterday and six others. but within an hour i got a job with J&J diving services. Small company but good perks. I'm good though. NO sucks ass dont really like it. epic is a horrible company in six months ive had 33 days offshore and then they lay me off its kind of insulting. never did anything wrong actually got good reviews after every job i got off of and my boss never sent me out. but i go out with j and j next tuesday when i get back from seattle coming up tomorrow night to see my new nephew.... hows my favorite instructor ever (im serious about that one lol)

Apr 1, 2009
Nathan Joseph

It was a great tour and we are thankful you took the time! Maybe we will head out that way next week to grab a beer! I will coordinate with Adam and we will make it happen! Thanks again Mike

Apr 1, 2009
Kaitlin K

hey!!!!!!!!!!!! what's going on??? i do need to get my back better and get working. prob working sunday and possibly next week for a company in vancouver and one on van island.

Apr 1, 2009
Kaitlin K

one company does ship husbandry, the other does pretty much everything, specializing in rov though. i would love any leads that you have. i wanna look into all my options. THANKS

Apr 2, 2009
Chris Utt

Things are good. Most of the old crew has moved on to other companies but are still diving. You still living in the same place?

Apr 2, 2009
Nathan Joseph

Where is that video you were telling us about? Post it up! Beers later this week??

Apr 5, 2009
Jeremy Dufort

What's going on chief. Got hired on at Divecon in Louisiana March 5th and was offshore March 12th. I've been offshore or on standby since. Right now I'm on a liftboat on a Chevron job. We're doing platform decomissioning. Great boat and great crew. Learning alot. Haven't gotten wet yet, but they promise me I will be soon.

Hope all is well with you. Take it easy.

Apr 9, 2009
Nathan Joseph

Thanks Mike! It was a lot of fun, lets catch a beer in the next week or so and we will show you the results!

Apr 20, 2009
Chris Myrand

What the hell have you been up to? I have been trying to stay busy down here in houston.

Apr 28, 2009
Josh de Monbrun

The ass eludes me. Would have put money on Gator!

May 7, 2009
Lance R. Sears

Absolutely nothing. I am traveling LA with Krier and Plys and trying to find a job. Everthing in Dallas/Ft Worth has fallen through and I dont think John Paul ever talked to anyone on my behalf like he said he would. I am in despret need of a job within the next week but nobody seems to be hiring. I think I have got to go to security or construction just to keep the roof on my kids head. This sucks

May 7, 2009
Lance R. Sears

LA Oilfield wouldnt even take a resume/application. Seamar said to fax them a resume but that they were not hiring. I have talked to so many companies all over the states that they all run together now.

May 7, 2009
Dillon Mark Plys

lol you know i have to many nicknames i think just about everyone has there own for me. hows everything going in seattle?

May 8, 2009
Dillon Mark Plys

yea i bet. all the company's i have gone to are asking me what school im from and then how it happen news travels pretty quick

May 9, 2009
Dillon Mark Plys

thanks i sure will. have you ever heard of J and J divers? or madcon?

May 9, 2009
Dillon Mark Plys

better then nothing lol

May 9, 2009
Anthony North

Hey Mike!! How have things been? I secured a job with Veolia and I am getting ready for my first hitch offshore! I'm getting worked into a rotation on one of their sat boats, which is better than no work at all with the way things are down here right now. I figured I would start there and keep my ears open for an air position somewhere. I've been bugging them to put me on their boat in China! We are renting a place in Morgan City from a guy named Rod Cairn. He helped Cal Dive go public back in the 80's. He's an LST for Veolia right now. Really good stuff. Anyways, hope all is well and keep in touch.

Anthony

May 13, 2009
Kelly Reese Brame

You need to get that picture with the hockey mask on here.

May 14, 2009
marvin loftis

hey mike glad ta hear from ya, workin fur tiburon, hard to believe I spent 7 months in school just ta chip paint (but it is work), havin mudbugs fur dinner

May 17, 2009
Ory Thingelstad

Well you better get better soon. We need yea next week for Inland so you can drive the Van with Amanda!!!

May 18, 2009
Kelly Reese Brame

Yes, Adam Frantti has or had it on his camera, did it not get to you. I can ask him about it.

May 18, 2009
Jentry Neu

Hey, yes I would appreciate that. I Have heard of DIT but haven't researched them much so yea if someone could contact me that would be great be it you or someone else. I can be gotten a hold of at 701-329-0031. Thanks!

Jun 1, 2009
Jentry Neu

Renee contacted me today but I was unable to talk due to the fact that I was holding on for dear life on a steep roof ha. But I will be contacting her tomorrow for sure. Thanks for the help!

Jun 1, 2009
Lance R. Sears

Man I am loving it. The job is nothing like John Paul was saying and the company has new owners anyway. I have already got in the water and am now a working diver.

Jun 6, 2009
Jared R Edwards

ha thanks i knew i could count on you for that. i got a job with legacy but they arnt workin to much i was in the shop everyday so i got a job at aqueos this last week (use to be DiveCon) they are busy and need me offshore. its work. i started training friday and have to do 4 or 5 days in the shop before they can send me out. thanks for the help ill let ya know how it goes

Jun 13, 2009
Bob Armington

Mike,
Bob Armington Here. I am working in Thailand, there is a Thai Maritime and Archeology University who wants to enter into negotiations with an established Commercial Dive School, to open a school in Thailand. There is a real need.
I work with (and do a lot of teaching) of Divers from the Thai Army (EOD), Royal Thai Navy Salvage guys, Thai Navy SEALs.
Currently offshore as a supervisor (air and MG)...I have been trying to get in touch with you guys. Can you help me out ? I tried COO, still waiting for an answer. I think Willy is still there at DIT, he may remember me. He taught me some good stuff.
Bob Armington...DIT 106/80

Jul 6, 2009
Bob Armington

Not a Peep......Thanks for the mail, though.
Keep Your Head Down.......
Bob

Aug 1, 2009
Michael Pavlik

Haha no way!

Aug 22, 2009
Jentry Neu

Hi Michael,

Well I had a legal matter to attend to which is why I still have not attended DIT yet but I had court yesterday actually and it was very one sided (my side) and now I just have to wait for the official verdict which can take anywhere from 1-3 months usually I was told. But once I get that taken care of I would expect you to be hearing from me. Thanks for the check up.

Oct 6, 2009
Michael Pavlik

Hey Mike hows it going? me and ty are workin with the Tiburon..

Jan 7, 2010