Navy NEC · Engineering
U13A LPD-17 Class Diesel Engine Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An LPD 17 class diesel engine technician operates and performs advanced organizational or intermediate maintenance on main propulsion diesel engines and ship service generator diesel engines. The technician maintains these engines and their related systems to the component level.
Core Skills
- marine diesel engine maintenance
- propulsion system operation
- diesel generator repair
- component level maintenance
- fuel and cooling systems
- lubrication system maintenance
- mechanical troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- engineering watchstanding
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- ASE T4 Brakes
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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