Navy Rating · Engineering
720X Diving Officer CWO
Overview
Diving Officers lead manned and unmanned diving and hyperbaric operations at sea and ashore, including underwater ship husbandry, salvage, special warfare, and undersea research and development missions. They supervise diving methods and hyperbaric systems, manage diving program administration and life-support system certification, oversee operational risk and procedural compliance, and advise on manpower, equipment, requirements, and policy.
Core Skills
- technical operations leadership
- underwater systems operations management
- risk assessment and mitigation
- mission planning and execution
- equipment readiness and lifecycle management
- safety program management
- incident investigation and reporting
- training program development
- requirements definition and R&D support
- standard operating procedure development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
- Dynamic positioning DP software
- Remote operated vehicle ROV dive log software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Aquatic Facility Operator
- Safety Management Professional (SMP)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Career Growth
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
- Certified Safety Director (CSD)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
What the Work Involves
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Riggers
- Ship Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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