NEC
U16A
Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Administers, manages and evaluates shipboard engineering programs. Recognizes engineering systems and major components external to the propulsion plant which comes under the cognizance of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW). Evaluates operating conditions and makes recommendations to the engineering officer.
Core Skills
- engineering program management
- shipboard systems evaluation
- engineering watchstanding
- equipment condition assessment
- maintenance program administration
- technical documentation
- operational risk analysis
- root cause review
- engineering recommendation writing
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and 200
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
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