Commercial Diver

3 months ago


Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Canada Pump and Power Full time

Looking to join a dive team that goes to the depths to overcome even the most challenging jobs for clients? Canada Pump and Power is adding Experienced certified Contract Divers that **_reside in the Calgary area_** We have new projects starting soon and need your expertise

We are currently looking for certified and experienced **Commercial Divers/Equipment Operators **to work in the Calgary and Edmonton, AB region. Commercial Divers/Equipment Operators operate marine equipment such as boats, barges and dredges, and perform underwater construction, maintenance and inspection work in a safe manner. The schedule varies and work will be sporadic, so these positions are on a contract/project basis.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Follow company processes and company Safe Work Policies, Procedures and Practices
- Work within Company, Customer, and other existing standards and regulations pertaining to their scope of work
- Reporting and rectifying of potential hazards, accidents, and near misses
- Perform Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA) (Nektar)
- Operate marine equipment such as boats, barges, and dredges
- Conduct underwater tasks and duties as instructed by your supervisor
- Other tasks as required by your supervisor

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable 3 years of driving history
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A3 or SDV-BS course completion
- Diver Certification Board of Canada Certificate (DCBC)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) are required to operate boats
- Current, physician approved Diver Medical Certification

**Prerequisites**:

- Must be able to pass drug & alcohol test
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with 3 years acceptable driving record; Distracted Driving and DUI charges prevent employees to be added to insurance to operate equipment
- 3 years of experience operating marine equipment
- Criminal Record Check
- Completion and passing of pre-employment quiz

**Work Environment**:

- Interactions with other Employees, Client, and Sub-Contractors
- Occasionally exposed to noisy and/or wet environments
- Occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions
- Potential exposure to rough waters
- Potential lack of visibility under water
- Occasional exposure to physical, chemical, and biological hazards

Physical Demands:

- Able to work long day and/or night shifts up to 12 hours long with irregular break schedule
- Capable of moving over and around obstacles
- Capable of lifting large or heavy loads sometimes up to 20 kg

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Casual

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Boating/Barging: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- DCBC Certification (required)
- SVOP Certification (preferred)
- MEDA-3o or SDV-BS (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person