NEC
739B
SSN/SSBN Diesel Engine (Fairbanks-Morse) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs preventive, organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on submarine diesel engines and components including pumps, blowers, governors, injectors, cylinders, liners, pistons, connection rods, bearings, crankshaft, vertical drive assembly, lubrication oil, fuel oil, scavenging air, exhaust, starting air, and cooling water systems. Takes readings and makes adjustments required for the proper operation and repair of the engines. Performs shipboard duties required for lube oil, trend and water analysis.
Core Skills
- diesel engine maintenance
- fairbanks morse engine systems
- fuel and lubrication systems
- cooling water systems
- air and exhaust systems
- engine diagnostics
- precision measurement
- fluid condition analysis
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- marine powerplant operations
Common Certifications
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
- Cummins Diesel Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ASE T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Career Growth
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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