NEC
B16A
Underwater Construction Technician Advanced
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Qualified to dive and perform underwater construction operations using approved air diving apparatus, underwater tools, equipment, materials and techniques. Employs the principles and techniques of foremanship on underwater inspection, repair, construction and demolition projects. Estimates the material, manpower and supervises execution of underwater projects. Trained in advanced diving physics and medicine, supervises recompression chamber operations, diagnoses and treats diving related injuries. Supervises diving and demolition operations as designated by the Commanding Officer.
Core Skills
- commercial air diving
- underwater construction
- underwater inspection
- underwater repair
- underwater demolition
- diving project supervision
- recompression chamber operations
- diving medicine
- underwater tool operation
Common Certifications
- Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver Certification
- Association of Commercial Diving Educators Commercial Diver Certification
- ADCI Dive Supervisor Certification
- AWS Certified Welder
- OSHA Commercial Diving Certification
- American Welding Society Certified Underwater Welder
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ADCI Commercial Diver Certification
- OSHA Commercial Diving Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- AWS Certified Welder
Career Growth
- ADCI Dive Supervisor Certification
- ADCI Commercial Diving Medical Technician Certification
- AWS Certified Underwater Welder
- Commercial Diving Safety and Health 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.