NEC
U12A
DDG-M Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and performs advanced organizational and/or intermediate mechanical maintenance to the component level on DDG-M gas turbine main propulsion and electric generating plants mechanical system and auxiliary support systems.
Core Skills
- gas turbine mechanical maintenance
- propulsion system operation
- generator plant maintenance
- component level repair
- auxiliary systems maintenance
- mechanical troubleshooting
- precision measurement
- technical manual use
- engineering watchstanding
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- API 686 Machinery Installation Certification
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- API 686 Machinery Installation Certification
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- PMP
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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