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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