Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
B21A
Welding Supervisor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Manages the processes and procedures associated with structural welding on construction projects to include: safety aspects, quality assurance procedures, qualification of welders, and certification requirements.
Core Skills
- welding operations management
- welding quality assurance
- welder qualification tracking
- welding procedure compliance
- structural weld inspection
- construction safety management
- welding documentation
- production work coordination
Common Certifications
- American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- American Welding Society Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
- American Welding Society Certified Welder
- NCCER Welding Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Welding Society Certified Welder
- NCCER Welding Level II
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Career Growth
- American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- American Welding Society Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
- American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- PMP
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.