Navy NEC · Engineering

832A Radiac Technician

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

Overview

A Radiac Technician performs organizational or intermediate level maintenance on radiac equipment aboard a tender or at a radiac repair facility. This technician follows procedures that conform to federal standards for protection against radiation hazards.

Core Skills

  • radiation detection equipment maintenance
  • instrument calibration
  • electronic troubleshooting
  • radiation safety compliance
  • preventive maintenance
  • technical manual interpretation
  • equipment testing
  • maintenance recordkeeping
  • radiological hazard awareness

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • SAP software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Facilities Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists Certification
  • Radiation Safety Officer Certification
  • Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)

Also Common

  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Radiation Safety Officer Certification

What the Work Involves

  • Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.

Related Occupations

  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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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