Navy NEC · Engineering
N34Z Submarine Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician (LELT)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Submarine Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician performs radiological controls, water chemistry control functions, and associated analyses. The technician also 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Water Treatment Plant Operator License
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
Career Growth
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
What the Work Involves
- Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
- Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
- Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
- Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
- Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Related Occupations
- Power Plant Operators
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Nuclear Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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