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)

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.