Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

784B

Steering Gear Systems Electrical Technician

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

Description

Performs Organizational or Intermediate Level Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on shipboard steering systems to include operation and troubleshooting.

Core Skills

  • shipboard steering systems
  • electrical troubleshooting
  • motor controller maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • control circuit testing
  • power distribution safety
  • technical drawing interpretation
  • equipment operation
  • maintenance recordkeeping

Common Certifications

  • NCCER Electrical Level 3
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • Certified Control Systems Technician
  • CompTIA A+
  • ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Journeyman Electrician License

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Basic motor controls course
  • ABYC Marine Electrical Certification

Career Growth

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • NCCER Electrical Level 3
  • Journeyman Electrician License
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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.