NEC
N91T
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator Trainee
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A nuclear propulsion plant operator trainee receives supervised instruction in monitoring and operating propulsion plant systems. The role emphasizes procedural compliance, equipment status checks, watchstanding, and nuclear safety practices.
Core Skills
- nuclear propulsion fundamentals
- plant system monitoring
- watchstanding procedures
- technical manual use
- operational parameter tracking
- nuclear safety compliance
- equipment status reporting
- alarm response
- procedural adherence
Common Certifications
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and ICS 200
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and ICS 200
- Process technology certificate program
Career Growth
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- NRC Senior Reactor Operator License
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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