Navy Rating · Engineering
GSCM Master Chief Gas Turbine System Technician
Overview
A Master Chief Gas Turbine System Technician supervises the operation, repair, and maintenance of a ship's propulsion gas turbine engines and service gas turbine generators. This leader oversees electrical distribution and auxiliary equipment, machinery control systems, alarm circuitry, gears, shafting, and controllable pitch or reversible propellers.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1
- 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)
Also Common
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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