NEC
748B
Boiler Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs intermediate and organizational level maintenance on marine propulsion boilers. Reviews and maintains records and reports pertinent to boiler repair.
Core Skills
- marine boiler repair
- steam system maintenance
- boiler component inspection
- intermediate level maintenance
- organizational level maintenance
- repair record management
- steam leak diagnosis
- pressure system safety
- maintenance reporting
Common Certifications
- National Board Commissioned Inspector Certification
- ASME B31.1 Power Piping Certificate
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- State Stationary Engineer License
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- State Stationary Engineer License
- ASME B31.1 Power Piping Certificate
Career Growth
- National Board Commissioned Inspector Certification
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Training
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Industrial Instrumentation
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