Navy Rating · Engineering
713X Engineering Technician (Surface) CWO
Overview
A Surface Engineering Technician serves as an officer technical manager in surface ship marine engineering. The role covers maintenance and repair of main propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems along with damage control procedures.
Core Skills
- marine engineering systems management
- maintenance planning and execution
- propulsion and auxiliary systems oversight
- electrical power systems management
- damage control planning and execution
- work center supervision and scheduling
- safety and compliance management
- technical documentation and reporting
- training and qualification of technical personnel
- project management for repairs and upgrades
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Mechanical
- National Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED)
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
Career Growth
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Naval Architecture and Marine
- National 3rd Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine
- National Assistant Engineer (Limited) Steam/Motor/GT
- National Designated Duty Engineer Steam/Motor/GT
What the Work Involves
- Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
- Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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