Navy NEC · Engineering
U06A DDG-51 FLT I-II Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A DDG-51 Flight I-II Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician operates gas turbine main propulsion and electric generating plants. The technician performs advanced organizational or intermediate maintenance down to the component level on mechanical systems and auxiliary support systems.
Core Skills
- gas turbine mechanics
- rotating equipment maintenance
- mechanical fault isolation
- auxiliary system repair
- precision measurement
- lubrication system service
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- technical manual use
- preventive maintenance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Building management system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 1
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- ASNT NDT Level II
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- AWS Certified Welder
What the Work Involves
- Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
- Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
- Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
- Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Related Occupations
- Power Plant Operators
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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