| Job Title |
Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator |
| Job Description |
Commands And Pilots Deep Submergence Vehicle (small
Noncombatant Submarine) To Obtain Oceanographic Research
Information, Recover Other Sunken Vessels Or Objects From Ocean
Floor, And To Transport Passengers, Such As Scientists,
Researchers, And Technicians To Ocean Bottom: Conducts Predive
And Postdive Inspection Of Vehicle To Ensure Vehicle Is
Seaworthy And Life Support Systems Are Functioning In Specified
Manner. Reads Gauges To Verify Hydraulic Fluid, Air Pressure,
And Oxygen Are At Designated Levels. Navigates Vehicle Based On
Such Knowledge As Ocean, Currents, And Vehicle Characteristics.
Pushes And Pulls Control Levers On Console To Steer Vehicle.
Pushes Switches To Supply Power To Various Units, Such As
Mainpower Supply And Mechanical Arms Which Are Located Outside
Of Vehicle And Are Used To Pick Up, Collect, Or Move Objects On
Ocean Floor. Monitors Sonar And Navigational Aids. Directs
Subordinates In Their Activities. Occasionally Instructs
Students In Operation Of Vehicle.
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