Description
<p>Master Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (GSCM), is a senior leadership compression rating, for leaders knowledgeable in the skills and duties performed by personnel in the ratings Gas Turbine System Technicians Electrical (GSE) and Gas Turbine System Technicians Mechanical (GSM). The GSCM supervises the operation, repair, and organizational and intermediate maintenance on mechanical and electrical components of the ship's propulsion Gas Turbine Engines (GTE), Ship's Service Gas Turbine Generators (SSGTG), electrical distribution equipment, assigned auxiliary equipment (including AC motors, motor operated valves, solenoid operated valves, logic controllers, and automatic bus transfer systems), machinery control systems, assigned electrical and electronic equipment up to the printed circuit boards, and alarm and warning circuitry. Other supervisory responsibilities include the area of main propulsion machinery including gears, shafting, and Controllable Pitch/Reversible Propellers (CPP/CRP).</p>
Core Skills
- gas turbine engine maintenance
- shipboard power generation
- electrical distribution management
- machinery control systems
- motor and valve controls
- propulsion train maintenance
- printed circuit board troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance programs
- technical team leadership
- maintenance safety management
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Worker
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Worker
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.