Navy Rating · Engineering
ND Navy Diver
Overview
Navy Divers perform underwater salvage, recovery, repair, and maintenance on ships and submarines, and they search for downed aircraft. They conduct harbor clearance and submarine rescue operations, maintain diving equipment, and supervise recompression chamber, hyperbaric treatment, demolition, and multiple types of diving operations.
Core Skills
- underwater operations planning
- technical equipment maintenance
- salvage and recovery operations
- procedural compliance and safety
- technical report writing
- team coordination in hazardous environments
- use of specialized life-support systems
- training and mentoring junior personnel
- interagency 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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Physical Security
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Aquatic Facility Operator
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) · Funded
- Signal Person (NCCER)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Career Growth
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
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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