Description
Gas Turbine System Technicians Electrical (GSE) operate, repair, troubleshoot, and perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on electrical components of ship's propulsion Gas Turbine Engines (GTE), Ship's Service Gas Turbine Generators (SSGTG), electrical distribution equipment, assigned auxiliary equipment (including Alternating Current (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.
Core Skills
- electrical systems troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- reading electrical schematics and technical manuals
- power generation and distribution fundamentals
- industrial control systems basics
- use of electrical and electronic test equipment
- root cause analysis
- maintenance documentation and log keeping
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- condition-based maintenance
- basic PLC and logic controller familiarity
- teamwork in engineering environments
- technical communication
- time-critical problem solving
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Electrician License (state-specific)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) pathway (Electrical/Mechanical)
- Building Operator Certification (BOC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification
- Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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