Navy NEC · Engineering
U26A NAMTS Diesel Engine, Governor, and Injector Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS Diesel Engine, Governor, and Injector Repair Technician performs intermediate-level maintenance on marine diesel engines and their governors and injectors for propulsion or generator service. The technician follows repair and maintenance standards, applies quality assurance specifications, and properly uses maintenance industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- marine diesel engine repair
- governor adjustment
- fuel injector service
- diesel fuel system diagnostics
- engine performance testing
- precision measurement
- intermediate level maintenance
- quality assurance inspection
- industrial machine operation
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
- ASE T6 Electrical and Electronic Systems
- EGSA On-Site Power Generation Technician Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Also Common
- ASE Engine Repair Certification
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
- 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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