Description
Torpedoman's Mate (TM) perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance, to include hydraulic systems, air systems, and seawater systems associated with launching/firing systems; perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance, small arms, and ammunition; prepare underwater ordnance for launching to include conducting pre-launch and post-launch routines; and perform operations and organizational maintenance on submarine anchoring systems.
Core Skills
- maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic launch systems
- operation and maintenance of underwater weapons systems
- organizational and intermediate level maintenance
- test equipment setup and use for weapons systems
- mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair
- preventive maintenance and inspection routines
- ordnance handling and safety procedures
- technical documentation and log keeping
- system readiness checks and pre/post-launch routines
- team coordination in high-risk operations
- root cause analysis of mechanical and system failures
- basic electronics and control systems familiarity
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- First Responder/EMT Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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