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An Integrated Service
for dam operators
to execute special work
A vast range of complementary activities enables the Hydrokarst group to
deliver integrated services for all difficult-access work on dams.
History
Established in 1977 by Grenoble-based cave divers,
Hydrokarst delivers specialist work in difficult access conditions.
Today, our firm is based in Sassenage. We propose high-level expertise and know-how in many fields:
– Dam maintenance
– Natural hazards: cliff safety, landslide prevention
– Upkeep and renovation of conduits and tunnels
– Execution of underwater work in harbours
– Work on Tunnel Boring Machines
– Bridges: cable-stayed bridge
Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE)
The Hydrokarst group holds the following certifications:
ISO 9001:
Quality management
ISO 14001:
Environmental management
ISO 45001:
Occupational health and safety management
Certification « Hyperbaric Works »:
Maintain and provide ressources for carrying out hyperbaric work in safety conditions
Skilled
field teams
Hydrokarst teams feature specialists in work in extreme environments from depths of 200 m to altitudes of 3000 m and more. Whether in water or on ropes, the teams work in demanding and restrictive environments.
Our teams all hold professional qualifications which guarantee their know-how in the execution of difficult access work:
Our rope access teams hold Professional Qualification Certificates:
– PQC Level 1 : Rope Access Technician Certificate
– PQC Level 2 : Rope Access Technician Professional Certificate
– PQC Level 3 : Rope Access Word Manager
– PQC PNHT : Protection of Natural Hazard Technician
Our dive teams hold qualifications:
– Class 2 Category A
– Class 3 Category A
Our field teams are also fully qualified for all work falling under section 4 (Asbestos).
Unique resources to execute special work on dams
To meet the specific needs of underwater work, Hydrokarst owns its own saturation diving systems:
Today, our firm is based in Sassenage. We propose high-level expertise and know-how in many fields:
System no. 1:
5 elements fully equipped for 4 technicians.
System no. 2:
5 elements fully equipped for 8 technicians.
Hydrokarst also owns 700 m² of pontoon platforms to install saturation and dredging equipment.
Hydrokarst operates on
4 continents:
Europe, Africa, Asia and America
