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N25S Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Mechanical
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A surface ship nuclear propulsion plant mechanical supervisor directs mechanical operations and oversees propulsion equipment. This supervisor manages maintenance and casualty response while leading mechanical operators.
Core Skills
- mechanical plant supervision
- fluid systems management
- rotating equipment troubleshooting
- maintenance team leadership
- plant evolution control
- casualty response
- preventive maintenance planning
- technical procedure compliance
- equipment status evaluation
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
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Boiler Operator License
Career Growth
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
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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