Navy NEC · Engineering
U35A Electricians Mate Surface Ship Electrical Advanced Maintenance
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Electricians Mate Surface Ship Electrical Advanced Maintenance technician performs organizational corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment and systems aboard naval vessels. The technician troubleshoots equipment, isolates faults to the component level, and applies safety awareness procedures for medium voltage platforms under limited supervision.
Core Skills
- medium voltage systems
- electrical fault isolation
- component level troubleshooting
- shipboard power distribution
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- electrical test equipment
- technical drawing interpretation
- electrical safety procedures
- maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- NICET Electrical Power Testing Level II Certification
- NETA Level 2 Certified Assistant Technician
- Master Electrician License
Also Common
- NCCER Electrical Level 3
- NICET Electrical Power Testing Level I
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Related Occupations
- Lighting Technicians
- Helpers--Electricians
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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