POSITION INFORMATION: Description We are seeking an experienced Diving Safety Specialist to provide part-time support during the onshore planning phase of the project and will transition to full-time hours for the offshore execution phase scheduled to commence in 2027. This is a temporary contract position with variable support requirements that will evolve as the project progresses. Travel Requirements This position may be performed remotely during the onshore phase and will require periodic travel to St. Johns, Newfoundland and other possible sites leading up to the offshore execution phase (during 2025 / 2026). Offshore travel is required to / from the project site located offshore Newfoundland, Canada in 2027 Key Responsibilities OnshoreParticipate in evaluation of engineering and vessel services, with focus on diving systems, procedures, and vessel capabilitiesReview and approval of dive plansParticipate in project meetings, risk assessments, readiness reviews with installation contractor and subcontractors (where applicable)Participate in the development and review of installation/construction proceduresAttend and participate in project site integration testing (SIT) activities as requiredVetting of vessel crewing matrix diving personnel competenciesProvide input to emergency response planning, including pandemic preparedness planningAttend and monitor hyperbaric lifeboat offload from DSV, transport to the hyperbaric reception facility for testing and return to the DSV at a local NL designated marine base portOffshorePromote a focus on safety during vessel mob/demob activities & offshore operationsEnsure operations are conducted in accordance with SOR/2021-247 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations;Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with SOR/2024-25 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework RegulationsCompletion and submission of Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) Notification of A Dive forms;Verify compliance to the clientand installation contractors policies and regulatory requirementsMonitor diving operations, drills and equipment tests;Review equipment redundancy during system Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR)Interview divers as necessary before / after divesAssist with investigations of accidents, incidents and near missesIdentify and report trends which may result in incident or liabilityLiaise with Project Engineers / Client Representatives to ensure offshore operations adhere to approved for construction procedures and dive support vessel contractLiaise with onshore back-to-back DSS to maintain clear handover and continuity between DSS crew changes, as requiredReview accuracy of offshore Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) prior to sign-off and issuanceCertificationsValid Diver Certification Board of Canada Diving Safety Specialist (DSS) CertificationValid certifications for offshore (e.g. East Coast Medical, Basic Survival Training c/w Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)).Required SkillsDemonstrated knowledge in diving safety managementMinimum ten (10) years experience as diver/dive supervisor with specific experience related to offshore diving practicesDemonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for offshore divingDemonstrated knowledge of Canadian Standards Association diving standardsDemonstrated knowledge of International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) diving recommended practicesDemonstrated knowledge of International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) diving recommended practicesFamiliarity with Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) Guidance NotesKnowledge of dynamic positioning achieved through completion of a dynamic positioning induction courseDemonstrated knowledge of marine construction management.
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Diving Safety Specialist