Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
N13O
Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Reactor Control
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators in reactor control operate reactor control systems that regulate nuclear power and propulsion plant conditions. They perform organizational level maintenance, monitor plant indications, follow technical procedures, and respond to abnormal operating conditions under strict nuclear safety controls.
Core Skills
- reactor control operations
- nuclear plant monitoring
- organizational level maintenance
- technical procedure compliance
- plant systems troubleshooting
- radiological work practices
- abnormal condition response
- operational data logging
- equipment testing and calibration
- nuclear safety controls
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- NCCER Instrumentation and Controls Technician
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- CompTIA Network+
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Instrumentation and Controls Technician
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
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.