Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
N34Z
Submarine Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician (LELT)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Qualified to perform radiological controls and water chemistry control functions and associated analyses; additionally, operates and performs organizational level maintenance on mechanical systems for submarine nuclear propulsion plants.
Core Skills
- radiological controls
- water chemistry testing
- nuclear laboratory analysis
- mechanical system operation
- organizational level maintenance
- contamination control
- sample collection
- technical data recording
- nuclear safety procedures
Common Certifications
- Certified Radiation Protection Professional (CRPP)
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- EPA Water Treatment Operator Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Radiation Safety Officer Training
- EPA Water Treatment Operator Certification
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
Career Growth
- Certified Radiation Protection Professional (CRPP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.