Navy NEC · Engineering

N16S Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Engineering Laboratory Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor serving as an Engineering Laboratory Technician supervises engineering laboratory and mechanical plant support functions. The supervisor oversees radiological protection, water chemistry, laboratory analysis, and maintenance while leading technical personnel.

Core Skills

  • laboratory operations supervision
  • water chemistry control
  • radiological control
  • chemical analysis review
  • mechanical systems maintenance
  • radiation protection
  • quality assurance
  • technical team leadership
  • regulatory compliance

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

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician

Career Growth

  • NRC Reactor Operator License
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Also Common

  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level III

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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