Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

U24A

LSD 41/49 Class Colt Pielstick Maintainer

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 Fairbanks Morse and Colt Pielstick diesel engines and associated auxiliary equipment.

Core Skills

  • fairbanks morse engine service
  • colt pielstick engine service
  • marine diesel operation
  • auxiliary equipment maintenance
  • engine overhaul
  • mechanical troubleshooting
  • preventive maintenance
  • diesel fuel systems
  • technical procedure compliance

Common Certifications

  • ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
  • ASE Engine Repair Certification
  • ABYC Marine Systems Certification
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • 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
  • ABYC Marine Systems Certification

Career Growth

  • ASE T2 Diesel Engines
  • Certified Power Generation Professional
  • STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

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.