Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

F17A

Support Equipment Cryogenic Mechanic

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

Description

Performs on equipment repair and intermediate maintenance on liquid oxygen servicing trailers, gaseous oxygen servicing trailers, nitrogen servicing trailers, walk around bottles, and oxygen systems purging equipment. 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

Common Certifications

  • CGA Certified Gas and Welding Equipment Technician
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
  • AWS Certified Welder
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • Compressed Gas Association safety training
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 3
  • CGA Certified Gas and Welding Equipment Technician
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.