Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
731B
LCAC Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
LCAC Electrical Systems Maintenance Technicians maintain and troubleshoot craft control systems at the organizational and intermediate levels. They inspect electrical components, isolate wiring and control faults, replace defective equipment, and verify safe operation of Landing Craft Air Cushion systems.
Core Skills
- marine electrical maintenance
- craft control systems
- electrical fault isolation
- wiring and circuit testing
- control panel repair
- technical drawing interpretation
- preventive maintenance
- multimeter and test equipment use
- operational system testing
Common Certifications
- ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- CompTIA A+
- Fiber Optic Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
- Basic electrical troubleshooting course
Career Growth
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
- Fiber Optic Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- NCCER Electrical Level 3
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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