Navy NEC · Engineering
758B Salvage/Construction Demolition Diver
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Salvage/Construction Demolition Diver dives and conducts underwater demolition for open ocean salvage, ship husbandry, and underwater construction operations. The diver applies precision demolition techniques to cut, flatten, or remove pilings, obsolete moorings, and other obstructions in channels, harbors, open oceans, and other areas of concern.
Core Skills
- commercial diving operations
- underwater demolition
- precision cutting
- underwater construction
- ship husbandry
- salvage rigging
- underwater inspection
- explosive safety
- dive team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
- Dynamic positioning DP software
- Remote operated vehicle ROV dive log software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ADCI Commercial Diver Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
Career Growth
- ADCI Dive Supervisor Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- NCCER Superintendent Certification
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- First Aid and CPR Certification
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.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Related Occupations
- Riggers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Ship Engineers
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
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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