Navy NEC · Engineering

N33Z Submarine Engineering Watch Supervisor And Surface Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

The Submarine Engineering Watch Supervisor and Surface Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor specialty applies to nuclear trained Sailors who complete the applicable watch supervisor qualification. It covers Engineering Watch Supervisor qualification for submarine and Nuclear Power Training Unit Sailors and Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor qualification for surface Sailors.

Core Skills

  • propulsion plant watch supervision
  • nuclear systems operation
  • watch team coordination
  • qualification validation
  • equipment status monitoring
  • casualty response
  • technical procedure compliance
  • operational risk management
  • shift handover documentation

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
  • Training and Education
  • Emergency Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NRC Reactor Operator License
  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Career Growth

  • NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • 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.

Defense contractor jobs for N33Z

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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