NEC
742B
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Starts, operates, performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance and overhauls all types of refrigeration, cooling and air conditioning equipment utilizing centrifugal or reciprocating compressors, including accessories and controls. Identifies abnormal conditions and corrects malfunctions that may lead to inadequate refrigeration, cooling or air conditioning. Performs refrigerant recovery and recycling in accordance with section 608 of the Clean Air Act as amended. Universal certification in accordance with EPA mandate is required.
Core Skills
- refrigeration system operation
- hvac equipment maintenance
- centrifugal compressor repair
- reciprocating compressor repair
- refrigerant recovery
- refrigerant recycling
- hvac controls troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- system overhaul
- fault diagnosis
Common Certifications
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
- NATE Core and Specialty Certification
- HVAC Excellence Professional Technician Certification
- Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- LEED Green Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NATE Ready-to-Work Certificate
- HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification
Career Growth
- NATE Senior Level Efficiency Analyst Certification
- NATE HVAC Performance Verifier
- Certified Refrigeration Service Engineer
Data sourced from official Navy 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.