Navy NEC · Engineering
N26S Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor: Engineering Laboratory Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A surface ship nuclear propulsion plant engineering laboratory technician supervisor directs laboratory functions supporting nuclear plant chemistry and radiological controls. This supervisor oversees laboratory testing, equipment upkeep, and safe engineering operations.
Core Skills
- nuclear plant laboratory supervision
- water chemistry analysis
- radiological controls
- laboratory equipment maintenance
- reactor plant data review
- quality assurance procedures
- technical report writing
- watch team supervision
- nuclear safety 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
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
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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