Navy NEC · Engineering

U09A CG Smart Ship Engineering Control System Equipment (ECSE) Electrical Operator and Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A CG Smart Ship Engineering Control System Equipment electrical operator and maintenance technician operates the engineering control system equipment and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. The technician conducts authorized fault isolation and repair procedures on the equipment.

Core Skills

  • engineering control systems
  • industrial automation
  • electrical fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • control panel operation
  • technical schematic reading
  • test equipment use
  • system fault diagnosis

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Also Common

  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

What the Work Involves

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for U09A

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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