Navy NEC · Engineering
U18A NAMTS Heat Exchanger Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS Heat Exchanger Repair Technician inspects, repairs, and tests heat exchangers and related components at the intermediate maintenance level. The technician demonstrates knowledge of repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and the proper use of maintenance industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- heat exchanger inspection
- tube bundle repair
- pressure testing
- heat transfer diagnostics
- industrial machine operation
- mechanical repair
- quality assurance testing
- maintenance procedure compliance
- technical drawing interpretation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
Career Growth
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
- ASNT NDT Level III Certification
- ASME Authorized Inspector Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Also Common
- AWS Certified Welder
- 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.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
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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