Navy NEC · Engineering
F17A Support Equipment Cryogenic Mechanic
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A support equipment cryogenic mechanic repairs and performs intermediate maintenance on liquid and gaseous oxygen servicing trailers, nitrogen servicing trailers, walk around bottles, and oxygen systems purging equipment. The mechanic repairs regulators, valves, manifolds, pumps, and gauges.
Core Skills
- cryogenic fluid system maintenance
- oxygen servicing equipment repair
- nitrogen servicing equipment repair
- valve and regulator repair
- pump and manifold troubleshooting
- pressure gauge testing
- pneumatic system diagnostics
- hazardous materials safety
- technical maintenance records
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Also Common
- AWS Certified Welder
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.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
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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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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