749B

Main Propulsion Steam Generating Plant Inspector

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Inspects material condition, monitors general readiness, and diagnoses improper operating procedures and equipment casualties/failures. Recommends operations and maintenance corrective measures. Details repairs of all marine main propulsion plant boilers, steam catapult accumulators, re-boilers, appurtenances, component systems or related electronic automatic pressure and temperature control systems such as combustion and feedwater control systems, fill and blowdown systems and steam generating plant ancillary equipment (feed and fuel pumps, forced draft blowers, deaerating feed tanks, etc.). Evaluates Boilerwater and Feedwater Test and Treatment Program, OLV Boiler Flexibility Program, reviews associated operation and maintenance records and witnesses prescribed steam generating plant tests.

Core Skills

steam plant inspection
marine boiler diagnostics
pressure and temperature control
feedwater system evaluation
boilerwater testing
combustion control analysis
maintenance readiness monitoring
casualty response planning
technical record audit
steam system test witnessing

Common Certifications

National Board Commissioned Inspector Certification
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Training
Certified Energy Manager
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
State Stationary Engineer License
ABMA Boiler Operation and Maintenance Certificate

Civilian Career Paths

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

State Stationary Engineer License
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Training
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

Career Growth

National Board Commissioned Inspector Certification
Certified Energy Manager
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
ISA Certified Automation Professional

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