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engineer Commercial diver program

Engineer commercial diver

An engineer diver works in underwater environments combining the roles of both an engineer and a commercial diver. Like commercial and professional divers, they may work on marine structures, but their jobs vary widely depending upon their specific area of focus. Some engineer divers inspect Pilings and bridges noting deficiencies while reporting and advising clients on any structural or safety issues. Others may do bottom surveys, search and recoveries, or even work on SONAR systems running tests, designing tools, and writing test plans and maintenance procedures. In all cases, engineer divers work within a collaborative environment, working closely with a surface team that remains above the water and sometimes working with dive partners under the water. engineer divers travel to sites across the nation and often perform work in extreme and dangerous conditions, ultimately reporting to the dive team supervisor while they work.

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Everything you need to know about our engineer diver program

Professional Diver Training Center’s Engineer diver program is a 625-hour program that meets the ADCI, ANSI, and the Association of commercial diving educators (ACDE) requirements.  Some of the Topics we discuss for our Engineers are:

  • Underwater Bridge Repair, Rehabilitation and Counter Measures
  • Equipment for Underwater Repairs
  • Marine Construction Materials
  • Bridge, Pier, Pile and Sheet Pile Repairs, etc.

Upcoming Class Dates:

start -april 15,2024           Graduate –july 12, 2024 

start -May 20,2024               Graduate –August 16, 2024 

start -June 17, 2024          Graduate –September 13, 2024 

start -July 29, 2024           Graduate –October 25, 2024 

start -September 09,2024   Graduate –December 10, 2024 

start -October 21,2024        Graduate –January 31, 2025

this 625 hour class is 12.5 weeks and is 5 days a week.  we want you to be able to get back to work quickly.  course is 10 hours per day monday thru friday.  Program cost is $17,000

this program is not regulated or approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, career schools and colleges.

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You’ll Learn about

  • diving physics
  • diving medicine
  • hyperbaric chamber operation
  • inland and offshore safety
  • welding and cutting
  • Underwater Bridge repair and rehabilitation
  • seamanship and rigging
  • Numerous other trade skills

Included Certifications

  • ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender card in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ACDE-01-2015).
  • Underwater Welding Course Completion Certificate (AWS D3.6M-Class C Standard).
  • Divers Alert Network (DAN) – Diving First Aid for Professional Diver Provider (CPR, oxygen, first aid, neuro assessment, & hazardous marine life injuries)
  • Kirby Morgan Operator/User Training Certificate and Card
  • IANTD – Chamber Operator Certification
  • IANTD – Occupational EANx Diver Certification
  • IANTD – Dry Suit Card
  • IANTD – Full Face mask Card
  • forklift card – osha general forklift safety course (osha standard:29cfr/powered industrial trucks:1910.176
  • hmd gladiator user/operator certification (heavy metal divers)
  • Diploma for Commercial Diver issued by Professional Diver Training Center

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prerequisites

  • A degree in Marine, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • PASS AN ADCI DIVE PHYSICAL TO RULE OUT ANY PREEXISTING CONDITIONS THAT MAY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM DIVING. Click here for adci Physical Form and medical requirements.
  • scuba certified is preferred.  if not this will add 28 hours to your course to be certified

    examples of Commercial Diving careers

    offshore diver

    Offshore diving jobs focus on diving to install or repair underwater structures. Your duties in this career include working to inspect, maintain, or fix the sub-surface parts of oil rigs. Though an offshore diver typically works in the oil and gas industry, you can also perform diving responsibilities in other sectors, such as shipping. You can also repair offshore structures, such as bridges, cables, and pipelines, working with equipment like welding tools, saws, etc.

    Underwater Welder

    Underwater or offshore welders combine commercial diving qualifications with welding skills normally performed on dry land. Underwater welders must be able to handle bulky equipment specially designed for this job while working in a hazardous environment. 

    Salvage Diver

    diving work associated with the recovery of all or part of ships, their cargoes, aircraft, and other vehicles and structures which have sunk or fallen into water. In the case of ships it may also refer to repair work done to make an abandoned or distressed but still floating vessel more suitable for towing or propulsion under its own power.

    inland diver

    Inland divers work in rivers, lakes, intracoastal waterways, and above-ground water tanks. They perform a variety of work including construction, inspection, and repair of underwater bridge components, piers, water treatment facilities, and hydroelectric dams. They may act as HAZMAT divers, underwater welders, and salvage divers.

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    inspection diver

    When ships, oil rigs, bridges, and other structures are under water for long periods of time, rust and numerous other deteriorators can make them hazardous. Inspection Divers are tasked with surveying these structures and relaying their conditions to topside crew, noting where repairs are required to ensure all relevant codes and safety regulations are met.

    media diver

    Media Divers perform underwater filming and photography. They usually work for movie and television companies. They must be trained camera operators and are responsible for planning, researching, preparing equipment, and capturing the shot.

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    occupational nitrox diver

    By enriching air with extra oxygen, divers can reduce the chances of decompression illness while staying longer at deeper depths. Occupational Nitrox Divers safely plan for, blend and use nitrox for commercial diving purposes. 

    kirby morgan hat technician

    A Kirby Morgan Hat Tech. Learns how to properly maintain and overhaul Kirby Morgan Diving Helmets in Accordance with the MANUFACTURER’S recommended procedures and specifications. Must have one year of industry experience.

    diving medical technician

    A DIVE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ENSURES THE SAFETY OF THE ENTIRE DIVE TEAM, PROACTIVELY IDENTIFYING HAZARDS, ASSESSING DIVER’S NEEDS AND EXECUTING UNDERWATER EMERGENCY RESPONSES.

    FIRST AID for pro divers

    learn first-aid knowledge and skills specific to commercial diving environments. This course also provides rescue management skills for dive masters and dive instructors.

    hyperbaric chamber operator

    Certified hyperbaric technicians monitor and control HyperBaric Chambers in order to help people after trouble diving, burn rehabilitation, or to treat carbon monoxide poisoning.

    INTERMEDIATE HYPERBARIC TECH

    Intermediate Hyperbaric Technicians Administer oxygen treatments to persons needing high-oxygen or hyperbaric high pressure treatment, whether through a mask or in a hyperbaric chamber.

    advanced hyperbaric technician

    An Advanced Hyperbaric Technician builds on the knowledge and skillsets of the previous two courses. With this Course You’ll Gain a more complete understanding of Hyperbaric Chamber Operation.

    aqua lung conshelf XIV repair

    properly operate, maintain, and repair the 1st and 2nd stage of the conshelf XIV scuba regulator used in the commercial diving industry.

    NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

    NonDestructive Testing Specialists test and interpret the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

    great challenges. greater rewards.

    Are you ready to accept the challenge and change your future? With just one click, you’ll open yourself up to a world of career paths and opportunities in the commercial diving industry.

    Combined years of experience

    A WORLD OF CAREER  PATHS