Navy NEC · Engineering
U22A MTU 2000 Series Diesel Engine Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The MTU 2000 Series Diesel Engine Technician operates MTU 2000 series diesel engines and performs organizational preventive maintenance. This technician troubleshoots system and component failures and performs corrective maintenance on the engines, associated pumps, and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
Core Skills
- mtu diesel engine service
- diesel fault diagnosis
- pump maintenance
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- engine control systems
- mechanical measurement
- technical manual interpretation
- equipment functional testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Career Growth
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- ASE T4 Brakes
- EGSA On-Site Power Generation Technician Certification
- STCW: Advanced Firefighting
Also Common
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- ASE Engine Repair Certification
- STCW Basic Training
- 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.
- 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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