Navy NEC · Engineering
N31Z Nuclear Qualified Reactor Department Master Chief (RDMC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A nuclear qualified Reactor Department master chief advises the command on the administration and supervision of a nuclear propulsion plant. This senior enlisted advisor assists the Reactor Officer with enlisted personnel, watch assignments, operator qualification programs, and liaison duties for the Reactor Department at the chief petty officer level.
Core Skills
- reactor department administration
- nuclear watchbill management
- operator qualification tracking
- propulsion plant supervision
- enlisted workforce leadership
- reactor safety oversight
- training program management
- command advising
- technical communication
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
Career Growth
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Also Common
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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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