Commercial Diver Casual/Seasonal

Stantec; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainable water solutions as a Commercial Diver or Scientific Diver. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse projects, from habitat restoration to water quality assessments, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. With a focus on safety and professionalism, you'll conduct essential diving operations and contribute to vital environmental assessments. If you're passionate about natural sciences and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace a career that not only values your skills but also supports your growth and ambition.

Qualifications

• ADCI Air Diver certification or 2 years of scientific diving experience.
• Current First-Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct freshwater mussel and bathymetric surveys.
• Prepare and enforce dive plans and emergency management plans.

Skills

Scientific Diving

Commercial Diving

Communication Skills

Safety Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diving Equipment

Boats

Job description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. We are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

We are looking for a talented as-needed Commercial Diver and/or Scientific Diver who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, habitat restoration, water resources management, infrastructure assessment, water quality assessment, scientific diving, and commercial diving. We are seeking exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in natural sciences to join our team and advance their career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct freshwater mussel surveys
• Conduct bathymetric surveys
• Conduct scientific dives and commercial dives (if qualified)
• Act as a member of the Stantec commercial dive team (if qualified)
• Conduct Surface Supplied Air and SCUBA diving operations onsite
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of diving equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of boats, trucks, and other field equipment
• Prepare and enforce dive plans, job hazard analyses, and emergency management plans for projects
• Conduct sediment sampling
• Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments
• Ability to inspect and maintain boats, trucks and other field equipment, ability to repair a plus
• Ability to record and track dive and maintenance logs
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel for prolonged periods for field assignments; Position will primarily work on job sites. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others
• Strong commitment to safe work operations
• Strong communication skills necessary to interact with management and clients

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Experience: ADCI Air Diver certification and/or 2 years scientific diving experience. Prior mussel survey experience and advanced boat operation skills a plus.
• Licensure: State Issued Driver’s License required and ability to obtain DOT Driver Certification.
• Current dive physical or ability to pass dive medical screening.
• Current First-Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen Provider, or the ability to obtain.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Additional Information

About the company

Stantec Inc. is an international professional services company in the design and consulting industry.