Navy Rating · Engineering
EMN Electrician's Mate, Nuclear Power
Overview
An electrician's mate in nuclear power operates and controls generators, switchboards, control equipment, and other electrical equipment associated with reactor plants. This specialist maintains power and lighting circuits, motors, regulators, controllers, and distribution switchboards, tests for electrical casualties, and repairs or rebuilds electrical equipment.
Core Skills
- power generation and distribution operations
- electrical systems troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation using test equipment
- technical procedure compliance
- system monitoring and alarm response
- technical documentation and log keeping
- safety and regulatory compliance
- basic control systems understanding
- reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
- Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI)
Career Growth
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Funded
- Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) · Funded
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- CEDIA Certified Integrated Systems Technician (IST)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
Related Occupations
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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