Shiloh Thurston
Nassau,NP
Summary
Diligent, dedicated diving professional experienced handling various subaqueous welding, cutting and repair tasks with great skill and professionalism. Capable of adapting to quickly changing situations and known for remaining composed in stressful environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Diver
Executive Marine Management
Freeport, The Bahamas
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments of underwater structures, such as (e.g. jetties and barges) to pinpoint potential hazards or concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of dive activities, including depth and duration of dives.
- Ensured safety and security of floating dry dock by thoroughly scanning seabed for potentially dangerous debris.
- Collaborated with industry-leading firms, including American Bridge and Island Site Development, executing welding operations to attach sacrificial anodes onto access and birthing pier.
- Operated pneumatic and hydraulic equipment such as drills, grinders, and saws underwater.
- Enhanced vessel navigation safety by recovering fallen pilings and other debris from the ocean bottom.
Commercial Diver
Sands Marine Services
Nassau, The Bahamas
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in cutting operations on submerged vessels and objects using specialized equipment.
- Repaired damaged vessels by replacing or reinforcing corroded metal components.
- Removed debris from ocean bottoms to facilitate safe navigation for vessels.
- Assisted in the installation of equipment, such as buoys and navigational markers.
- Inspected and pressure tested gas pipelines to ensure that they are in adequate working condition, according to guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
- Assessed diving equipment ahead of scheduled dives to verify proper functionality.
- Cut steel using underwater welding equipment.
- Recovered items by placing rigging around sunken objects using operating winches or lift bags.
Commercial Diver
Diversified Divers
Charlotte Town, Prince Edward Island
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted underwater inspections of bridges, cables, docks, and other structures to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Performed welding and cutting operations on submerged objects using specialized tools.
- Operated a variety of power tools such as drills, grinders and saws for underwater work.
- Maintained logbook of dive locations and times.
- Reported dive issues, equipment malfunctions and medical problems to supervisor after dives.
- Repaired bridge foundations and wharfs above and below the water line, using caulk, concrete, bolts, and pneumatic tools.
- Searched, located, and retrieved items, such as rubber fenders.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Diving
Holland College
Prince Edward IslandSkills
- Equipment Setup & Maintenance
- Debris Removal
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Safety practices
- Salvage planning
- Underwater inspection
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver.
- (SVOP) Small Vessels Operators Proficiency.
- Basic Marine First Aid.
- Helmet Technician and Maintenance.
- High School Diploma.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Diver
Executive Marine Management
09.2023 - Current
Commercial Diver
Sands Marine Services
05.2023 - Current
Commercial Diver
Diversified Divers
06.2020 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Diving
Holland College
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