Navy NEC · Engineering
U12A DDG-M Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A DDG M gas turbine mechanical maintenance technician operates and performs advanced organizational or intermediate mechanical maintenance on gas turbine main propulsion and electric generating plants. The technician maintains mechanical systems and auxiliary support systems to the component level.
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
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
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.
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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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