Diving Safety Specialist (Part Time)

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Summary of Responsibilities

+ participate in evaluation of engineering and vessel services, with focus on diving systems, procedures, and vessel capabilities; + participate throughout the Dive Vessel Program Authorization (DVPA) process as a key Suncor interface with the Installation Contractor (Dive Support Vessel Contractor), with focus on safety and regulatory compliance; + review and approval of dive plans; + participate in project meetings, risk assessments, readiness reviews with installation contractor, Suncor and subcontractors (where applicable); + participate in the development and review of installation/construction procedures; + attend and participate in project site integration testing (SIT) activities as required; + vetting of vessel crewing matrix diving personnel competencies; + provide input to emergency response planning, including pandemic preparedness planning; + attend 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 port; + advise on safety and regulatory issues affecting the diving operation, including input relating to impact of regulations to diving operations and project planning; + attend safety meetings and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs); + monitor closeout of safety issues arising from meetings, incident and suggestions; + act as Suncor Client Representative when requested by Suncor; and + any other activities as directed by Suncor.

+ promote a focus on safety during vessel mob/demob activities & offshore operations; + ensure 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 Regulations; + completion and submission of Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) “Notification of A Dive” forms; + verify compliance to Suncor and installation contractor’s policies and regulatory requirements; + monitor diving operations, drills and equipment tests; + review equipment redundancy during system Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR); + interview divers as necessary before / after dives; + assist with investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses; + identify and report trends which may result in incident or liability; + support event reporting as per C-NLOER Diving Regulation requirements (via Suncor); + provide input to in-field Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) between FPSO, IMR vessel(s), DSV, Cargo/Passenger Vessel(s), Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit, etc.; + act as Suncor Client Representative when requested by Suncor; + liaise with Project Engineers / Client Representatives to ensure offshore operations adhere to approved for construction procedures and dive support vessel contract + liaise with onshore back-to-back DSS to maintain clear handover and continuity between DSS crew changes, as required + review accuracy of offshore Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) prior to sign-off and issuance + active participation in daily vessel calls, with focus on safety focus and procedure compliance + report regular progress updates and any issues/concerns to onshore Construction Lead; and + any other activities as directed by Suncor.

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