Commercial Diver

Stantec•Blue Ash, OH

13h

About The Position

Combine your love of working underwater with your interest in the natural sciences! Stantec is hiring seasonal/ as-needed commercial divers to support our freshwater mussel surveys and underwater inspection work. We conduct biological surveys using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving supervised by experienced scientific and commercial divers. Our underwater inspection work is supervised by experienced commercial dive supervisors and staffed with NHI-certified underwater bridge inspectors, professional engineers and engineer-divers (when required). Dive teams use full-face masks with communications or Kirby Morgan hard hats depending on the conditions. All diving adheres to or exceeds OSHA regulations. Our team fosters an inclusive safety culture that encourages people to bring up concerns and problem solve together. Stantec provides a corporate credit card to use for reimbursable expenses for all business travel including flights, rental cars, meals, hotels and incidentals.

Requirements

Flexible schedule and willingness to travel for prolonged field assignments
Positive attitude, effective communication skills and ability to work well with others
Ability to pass a current ADCI or equivalent “fit to dive” physical
Ability to pass a DOT medical examination
Ability to work long field days and tolerate inclement weather and diving conditions
Strong understanding of diving physics, safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and commitment to safe work operations
Ability to operate diving equipment confidently and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills necessary to send emails, participate in virtual meetings, input time cards and travel expense reports, etc.
ADCI Entry Level Tender/Diver card or greater ADCI designation
Current state issued driver’s license
Current First-Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen Provider, or the ability to obtain upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Team leader qualifications under National Highway Institute
National Highway Institute Underwater Bridge Inspection Certificate
Commercial Dive Supervisors
Malacologists

Responsibilities

Act as a tender/rack operator/boat operator as part of the dive rotation
Adhere to dive safety protocols and exercise good judgement
Assist in setting up dive station and checking that all equipment is functioning correctly
Assist with bathymetric and other acoustic imaging surveys
Assist with sediment sampling
Conduct freshwater mussel surveys on a team with malacologists, commercial and scientific divers
Conduct underwater inspections of structures such as bridges, culverts, piers, pipelines, and other structures as required
Perform extensive field deployments and frequent travel
Learn how to deploy acoustic imaging devices and apply them to underwater surveys
Maintain, organize, and inventory diving equipment, boats, trailers, and vehicles
Operate boats and trailers
Operate specialized dive equipment including SCUBA gear, surface-supplied air systems, dive helmets, boats, trailers, and remotely operated vehicles (ROV’s) when applicable
Record dive logs.