Jacob Morton
Lead Commercial Diver / Jr. Project Manager
Toronto
Summary
Highly skilled and safety-focused Commercial Diver with extensive experience in underwater construction, inspection, and maintenance across industrial, municipal, and marine environments. Proven ability to lead and support dive teams on complex projects involving surface-supplied diving systems, ROV operations, sonar inspections, and anaerobic digester maintenance. Holds DCBC and IMCA certification(s), with strong technical skills in AutoCAD, rigging, welding, and dive system operations and project management. Known for delivering accurate inspection reporting, maintaining strict safety standards, and contributing to efficient project execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead Commercial Diver / Jr Project Manager
Canadian Underwater Inspection Services
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee and execute complex underwater operations across Canada, in both marine and inland environments.
- Conduct high-definition video inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), sampling, salvage, and structural maintenance.
- Lead and supervise commercial diving teams, ensuring full compliance with Ontario Regulation 629/94 and internal safety protocols.
- Operate and maintain advanced inspection technologies, including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), sonar systems, and GPS-integrated survey tools.
- Support project planning, coordination, and on-site logistical execution.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, inspection summaries, and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure accurate data delivery, and project success.
- Continuously improve operational procedures and field strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and service quality.
Commercial Diver
Soderholm Maritime Services Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and repaired trash racks on a dam while using Surface Supplied Diving equipment.
- Operated Tug Boat by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Rigged Tug to push Scows and Barges of various sizes.
- Participated as a tender and diver in both Construction Diving and Inspection Diving operations.
- Maintained and checked equipment related to diving, including helmets, air tanks, compressors, ect. for functionality and safety.
- Used AutoCAD to draw "as found" drawings for inspection reports.
Commercial Diver
Watech Services Inc.
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and installed a pipe line in an anaerobic digester while using Surface Supplied Diving equipment.
- Participated as a tender and diver in both Construction Diving and Inspection Diving operations.
- Maintained and checked equipment related to diving, including helmets, air tanks, compressors, ect. for functionality and safety.
- Used AutoCAD to draw "as found" drawings for inspection reports.
General Employee
Alloy Fusion Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Operated hoists, cranes to move structural steel around the shop.
- Fabricated parts directly from blueprints using an ironworker and bandsaw.
- Assisted in the installation of fabricated structural steel projects.
Education
Underwater Skills - Commercial Diving
Seneca College
09.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 09.2016 - 04.2019
Skills
Team Operations
Construction Diving
Inspection Diving
Contaminated Diving
Inspection Reports
AutoCAD Drawings
Project Management
Client Aquisition
Rigging & Hoisting
Welding & Cutting (Surface and Underwater)
Diving Systems & Equipment
Certification
Diver Certification Board of Canada - Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver
Timeline
Lead Commercial Diver / Jr Project Manager
Canadian Underwater Inspection Services
06.2025 - Current
Confined Space Entry Ontario
11-2024
WHMIS
11-2024
Working at Heights
12-2023
Commercial Diver
Soderholm Maritime Services Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Commercial Diver
Watech Services Inc.
07.2020 - 03.2021
General Employee
Alloy Fusion Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2020
Diver Certification Board of Canada - Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver
04-2020
Transport Canada - Restricted Marine Radio Operator
03-2020
Underwater Skills - Commercial Diving
Seneca College
09.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering
McMaster University
09.2016 - 04.2019
OSHA Awareness
07-2016
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