Description
Electrician's Mate (EM) Operates, installs, maintains, and repairs motors, generators, switchboards, and solid state control equipment; installs, maintains, and repairs power and lighting circuits and electrical fixtures; performs tests for short circuits, grounds, and other casualties and repairs or rebuilds electrical equipment in an electric shop. An electrician's mate (EM) is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, and management of sophisticated electrical and electronic equipment. These include: Electrical Power Generation Fractional and Integral Horsepower Motor Cutter Propulsion Plant Control Interior Communication Systems, Electronic Navigation Equipment and Gyrocompass Equipment.
Core Skills
- electrical systems installation and maintenance
- power generation and distribution support
- troubleshooting electrical faults
- reading and interpreting electrical schematics
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- testing for shorts, grounds, and faults
- repair and overhaul of electrical equipment
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- basic electronics and controls
- documentation of maintenance actions
- field service operations
- time management and task prioritization
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Electrician License (state/local)
- Master Electrician License (state/local)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Electrical Certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Electrical (pathway)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Coast Guard 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.