NEC
793A
Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Nuclear Worker
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
IMA Nuclear Workers perform maintenance support duties in Navy intermediate maintenance nuclear repair work centers and Nuclear Power Training Unit maintenance training groups. They follow nuclear work controls, technical procedures, radiological protection requirements, and quality assurance practices while servicing equipment in controlled environments.
Core Skills
- nuclear maintenance procedures
- intermediate level repair
- nuclear work control
- radiological work practices
- technical manual compliance
- quality assurance documentation
- industrial safety
- equipment inspection
- maintenance team coordination
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- NRC Radiation Protection Technician certification
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Radiation safety fundamentals course
- Lockout and Tagout authorized employee training
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
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