Navy NEC · Engineering
797B Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) Submarine Auxiliaryman Refrigeration Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS submarine auxiliaryman refrigeration repair technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and tests submarine compressors, heat exchangers, and refrigeration systems. The technician recharges systems, aligns equipment shafts, and applies operational and intermediate-level repair procedures, maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper industrial machinery practices.
Core Skills
- refrigeration system maintenance
- compressor troubleshooting
- heat exchanger service
- refrigerant recovery and charging
- shaft alignment
- industrial equipment testing
- mechanical fault diagnosis
- maintenance documentation
- quality assurance compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- NATE HVAC Support Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- NATE Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst
- HVAC Excellence Professional Technician
- ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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