Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
N16O
Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Engineering Laboratory Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs radiological controls and water chemistry control functions and associated analyses in addition to operating and performing organizational level maintenance on mechanical systems for submarine nuclear propulsion plants.
Core Skills
- water chemistry control
- radiological control
- laboratory sample analysis
- mechanical systems operation
- preventive maintenance
- radiation monitoring
- chemical testing
- technical data recording
- contamination control
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Radiation Protection Technician Qualification
- NRC Generally Licensed Device Operator Training
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Certified Chemical Operator (CCO)
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Certified Environmental Scientist
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Radiation Safety Officer Training
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Laboratory Quality Assurance Training
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Certified Chemical Operator (CCO)
- Certified Environmental Scientist
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.