NEC
N25O
Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Mechanical
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Surface ship nuclear propulsion plant mechanical operators monitor and operate pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment. They perform organizational maintenance, record plant conditions, troubleshoot equipment problems, and carry out approved procedures during normal and abnormal operations.
Core Skills
- mechanical plant operation
- pump and valve operation
- fluid system monitoring
- heat exchanger maintenance
- mechanical fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- casualty response
- technical procedure compliance
- plant condition logging
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- ASME Section IX Welder Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Boiler Operator License
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- EPA 608 Technician Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- Boiler Operator License
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- ASME Section IX Welder Certification
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