Our training program utilizes our experienced training team that has certifications in Pipeline Core instruction, Pipeline Maintenance instruction, Underwater Bridge Inspection and Dive System Inspector.

Central States Underwater is a member of ISNetworld, where all of our company’s OQ records are kept and OQ reports are generated. Each employee has taken the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Written Assessments for Abnormal Operating Conditions and Pipeline Maintenance Technician. With this training our employees are introduced to correct procedures that will be used while addressing hazards on any jobsite.

In addition to Commercial Diver training, all field personnel are trained using Performance Verifications and Field Performance Evaluations conducted in-house by qualified instructors. For operators that do not subscribe to ISNetworld, performance verifications are conducted by Veriforce as well.

We also train personnel using the Operator Qualification & Safety Group (OQSG) method. OQSG uses visual computer programs with emphasis in topside and underwater tasks. OQSG is rapidly becoming widely accepted throughout the pipeline industry.

For more information on CSU’s OQ compliance and maintenance, please contact:

Joanna Canney   800-233-2213

Task No.   Cover Task and Sub-Tasks

5.0    Inspect Buried Pipe When Exposed

5.1    Inspect for physical damage on buried or submerged pipe

5.2    Inspect for external corrosion on buried or submerged pipe

5.3    Inspect the condition of external coating on buried or submerged pipe


13.0   Apply and Repair External coating on buried or Submerged Pipe

13.1   Prepare surface for coating using hand and power tools

13.3   Prepare surface for coating by abrasive blasting

13.4   Apply coating using hand application methods

13.5   Apply coating using spray applications


14.1   Locate Line


16.0   Inspect Navigable Waterway Crossing

16.1   Use of probing equipment

16.2   Use of sonar equipment

16.3   Reporting protocols