Navy NEC · Engineering
B18A Master Underwater Construction Diver
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The Master Underwater Construction Diver supervises air and mixed gas dives using SCUBA and surface supplied equipment and ensures the safe conduct of diving operations. This diver manages diving and construction equipment, trains personnel, oversees certification and quality assurance programs, and supports underwater construction, inspection, demolition, and recompression therapy.
Core Skills
- commercial diving supervision
- mixed gas operations
- recompression chamber operations
- diving gas analysis
- diving injury response
- underwater construction management
- diving equipment maintenance
- quality assurance programs
- diver training and qualification
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
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Career Growth
- ASNT Level III Nondestructive Testing Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Commercial Diving Supervisor Certification
- Diver Medic Technician (DMT), DMAC 011
- First Aid/CPR/AED 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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