NEC
N77Z
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Planner
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Nuclear propulsion plant planners research technical requirements and write organizational-level maintenance procedures for naval nuclear propulsion equipment. They convert engineering references and maintenance standards into accurate, sequenced instructions that technicians can execute safely.
Core Skills
- maintenance procedure writing
- technical research
- nuclear documentation
- work step development
- configuration management
- technical editing
- maintenance planning
- quality assurance
- engineering reference analysis
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Society for Technical Communication Certified Professional Technical Communicator
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Society for Technical Communication Certified Professional Technical Communicator
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- ASQ Quality 101
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
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