Navy NEC · Engineering
Q53A Low Pressure Electrolyzer (LPE) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The Low Pressure Electrolyzer Operator operates the Low Pressure Electrolyzer aboard submarines. This operator performs required mechanical maintenance on the equipment.
Core Skills
- electrolyzer operation
- hydrogen generation systems
- mechanical maintenance
- process monitoring
- equipment troubleshooting
- industrial safety
- pressure systems
- preventive maintenance
- technical recordkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Alarm management system software
- Distributed control system DCS
- Interlock shutdown systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Water treatment operator license
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Water Treatment Operator Certification
- EPA 608 Technician Certification
What the Work Involves
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
- Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
- Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Related Occupations
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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