Navy NEC · Engineering
N13S Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Reactor Control
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor specializing in reactor control supervises reactor control operations and nuclear plant watches. The supervisor enforces procedural compliance, oversees equipment, and manages operational safety.
Core Skills
- reactor control supervision
- nuclear watch team leadership
- plant status assessment
- technical procedure enforcement
- maintenance and testing oversight
- nuclear safety management
- abnormal condition response
- operator training and qualification
- operational risk management
- control room communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Apple Safari
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Extensible markup language XML
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Master Level 3
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
What the Work Involves
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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