Navy NEC · Engineering
U22E General Motors EMD (645) Diesel Engine Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The General Motors EMD 645 Diesel Engine Technician operates General Motors Electro Motive Division 645 diesel engines. This technician performs organizational or intermediate maintenance on the engines and their 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- 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
- STCW Basic Training
Career Growth
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- EGSA On-Site Power Generation Technician Certification
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Also Common
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- ASE Engine Repair Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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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