Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

U38A

CG 47/LHD-1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs operational, preventive and corrective maintenance on LHD-1 unique electrical components, 400HZ Static Frequency Converters and the SSM Degaussing System.

Core Skills

  • shipboard electrical maintenance
  • 400 hertz power systems
  • static frequency converter repair
  • degaussing system maintenance
  • electrical fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • power quality testing
  • schematic interpretation
  • shipboard safety procedures

Common Certifications

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • NCCER Electrical Level 2
  • Electrical Power Testing Certification
  • Certified Electrical Safety Worker
  • CompTIA A+
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA Electrical Safety Training
  • CompTIA A+
  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training

Career Growth

  • NCCER Electrical Level 2
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing
  • Certified Electrical Safety Worker
  • Electrical Power Testing Certification

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.