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N15S Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Mechanical
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor specializing in mechanical systems supervises mechanical operations aboard submarines. The supervisor oversees safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting while leading personnel who work on 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
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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- ASME Section IX Welder Certification
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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