Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
N15S
Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Mechanical
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
This specialty supervises mechanical operations in a submarine nuclear propulsion plant. The role centers on safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and team leadership for propulsion plant mechanical equipment.
Core Skills
- mechanical systems operation
- nuclear plant supervision
- preventive maintenance
- troubleshooting pumps and valves
- technical procedure compliance
- plant status monitoring
- maintenance team leadership
- casualty response
- technical documentation
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- ASME Section IX Welder Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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