Navy NEC · Engineering
U24A LSD 41/49 Class Colt Pielstick Maintainer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The LSD 41/49 Class Colt Pielstick Maintainer operates Fairbanks Morse and Colt Pielstick diesel engines. This maintainer performs organizational or intermediate maintenance on these engines and their 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
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
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Career Growth
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- EGSA On-Site Power Generation Technician Certification
- STCW: Advanced Firefighting
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Also Common
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- ASE Engine Repair Certification
- STCW Basic Training
- 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
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
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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