Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U22E
General Motors EMD (645) Diesel Engine Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and performs organizational and/or intermediate maintenance on the General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) (645) diesel engine and associated auxiliary equipment.
Core Skills
- emd 645 engine operation
- marine diesel maintenance
- auxiliary equipment service
- engine fault isolation
- mechanical inspection
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- diesel fuel systems
- equipment operational testing
Common Certifications
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- ASE Engine Repair Certification
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
- STCW Basic Training
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
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
- STCW Basic Training
Career Growth
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- Locomotive Engineer Certification
- Certified Power Generation Professional
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.