Navy NEC · Engineering
N23S Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Reactor Control
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A surface ship nuclear propulsion plant reactor control supervisor leads control room operations and manages reactor power. This supervisor enforces procedural compliance and directs safe responses to abnormal plant conditions.
Core Skills
- reactor control supervision
- nuclear operations management
- reactor power control
- control room team leadership
- abnormal procedure execution
- technical specification compliance
- control system troubleshooting
- watchbill management
- operational risk management
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Instrumentation Technician
Career Growth
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Master Level 3
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
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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