Description
Identifies positions requiring soldiers to perform unit and direct support and general support maintenance and calibration of electrical power plant monitoring and control instrumentation equipment.
Core Skills
- instrumentation and control system maintenance
- calibration and metrology principles
- analog and digital electronics troubleshooting
- reading schematics and wiring diagrams
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- use of electronic test equipment
- root cause analysis and fault isolation
- documentation of maintenance actions
- safety and lockout tagout procedures
- basic industrial networks and control loops understanding
- coordination with operations and engineering staff
Common Certifications
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Journeyman Electrician License (if applicable)
- ISA Instrumentation Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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