NEC
B06A
Water Well Drilling Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Determines the geographical area most suitable for developing a water supply. Sets up and operates well drilling machine (rotary, rotary/pneumatic and/or percussion rig) to drill water wells. Hoists tubular casing and drill steel making necessary connections. Manipulates levers to control drill and drive casing. Operates drilling rig using drilling fluids as required. Removes samples of subterrain. Develops the water supply, tests water for purity and the well for yield and draw down.
Core Skills
- water well drilling
- rotary rig operation
- percussion rig operation
- well casing installation
- drilling fluid management
- subsurface sample collection
- well development
- water quality testing
- yield and drawdown testing
Common Certifications
- National Ground Water Association Certified Well Driller
- National Ground Water Association Certified Pump Installer
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
- NCCER Drilling and Well Services
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- National Ground Water Association Well Driller Apprentice Training
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
- NCCER Core Curriculum
Career Growth
- National Ground Water Association Certified Well Driller
- National Ground Water Association Certified Pump Installer
- NCCER Drilling and Well Services
- MSHA Part 46 Experienced Miner Training
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.