NEC
U14A
Cryogenics Technician, Overseas Shore Based Equipment Operator/Maintainer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Equipment Operator rating
Description
Operates, tests, inspects, and performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on shore based (overseas) high and low pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants in the manufacture of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Tests liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen for purity and acetylene contamination. Performs required checks on O2/N2 compressed gas cylinders both prior to and after charging them to proper pressure. Operates and maintains mechanical refrigeration systems, reciprocating high pressure and centrifugal low pressure air compressors, cryo generators, vacuum pumps, and gaseous distribution systems. Detects, analyzes and corrects abnormal situations which may arise during operation of liquid oxygen/nitrogen generating plants.
Core Skills
- cryogenic plant operation
- liquid oxygen production
- liquid nitrogen production
- gas purity testing
- high pressure cylinder handling
- industrial refrigeration maintenance
- compressor maintenance
- vacuum pump operation
- hazardous materials safety
Common Certifications
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- CGA Gas Cylinder Safety Certification
- CGA Cryogenic Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- NIOSH Spirometry Training
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- CGA Cryogenic Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
Career Growth
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- CGA Gas Cylinder Safety Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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