Navy NEC · Engineering
N76Z Nuclear Propulsion Plant Maintenance Supervisor: Radiological Controls
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A nuclear propulsion plant maintenance supervisor oversees radiological maintenance on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants. The supervisor directs this work at the organizational and depot levels and within nuclear capable repair activities.
Core Skills
- radiological controls
- radiation protection programs
- contamination control
- radiological work permits
- maintenance supervision
- dose control
- radiological surveys
- nuclear quality assurance
- emergency response coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Environmental Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Public Health
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Also Common
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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