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)

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.