MMN Machinist's Mate, Nuclear Power

Core Skills

• nuclear power plant operations
• mechanical and electrical systems troubleshooting
• reactor and steam plant monitoring
• preventive and corrective maintenance
• technical procedure compliance
• technical documentation and log keeping
• safety and regulatory compliance
• team coordination in high-risk environments
• reading and interpreting technical drawings

Civilian Career Paths

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Facilities Management
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
• Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.