NEC
768A
Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs analysis and evaluation of oils/lubricants. Uses spectrometric analysis to evaluate oil/lubricants for wear metals. Uses physical property tests to evaluate oil/lubricants for properties such as viscosity, particulate presents, water, or other chemical presents and flash point. Maintains records of analytical data. Performs trend analysis. Recommends subsequent actions and reports findings.
Core Skills
- lubricant condition monitoring
- spectrometric oil analysis
- viscosity testing
- particulate analysis
- water and contamination testing
- flash point testing
- trend analysis
- laboratory data management
- maintenance recommendation
Common Certifications
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machine Lubricant Analyst I
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machine Lubricant Analyst II
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Lubrication Technician
- ASQ Quality Technician
- ASTM Laboratory Technician Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machine Lubricant Analyst I
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Lubrication Technician
- Industrial laboratory safety course
- ASTM lubricant testing course
Career Growth
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machine Lubricant Analyst II
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- ASQ Quality Technician
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machinery Lubrication Engineer
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