Navy NEC · Engineering
U15D Senior Shipboard Enlisted Engineering Maintenance Manager (Top Snipe) Candidate (Diesel)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A diesel Senior Shipboard Enlisted Engineering Maintenance Manager candidate serves as Plant Control Officer when designated by the commanding officer in the absence of the Engineer Officer, ACE, or MPA. The candidate supervises the EOOW, PPWO, or RCO during specified plant operations and assists with the welfare, health, job satisfaction, morale, and training of engineering enlisted personnel.
Core Skills
- diesel plant operations
- engineering watch supervision
- plant control operations
- diesel engine maintenance management
- casualty response coordination
- engineering personnel leadership
- technical training
- operational risk management
- readiness reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Distributed control system DCS
- Employee scheduling software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Career Growth
- ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
What the Work Involves
- Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
- Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
- Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
- Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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