Navy NEC · Engineering
860A Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) Corrosion Control Program Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy corrosion control program technician performs corrosion identification, structural inspections, tank and void inspections, corrosion control procedures, and corrosion Departure From Specifications work. The technician applies operational and intermediate level repair procedures, maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper industrial machinery practices.
Core Skills
- corrosion identification
- ship structure inspection
- tank and void inspection
- surface preparation
- coating application
- corrosion control repair
- industrial equipment operation
- quality assurance inspection
- maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- KNMI TurboWin
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1
- Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1)
Career Growth
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 2
- AMPP Corrosion Technician
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASNT NDT Level II Certification
What the Work Involves
- Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
- Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
- Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
Related Occupations
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
- Ship Engineers
- Riggers
- Motorboat Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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