Navy NEC · Engineering
U38A CG 47/LHD-1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CG 47/LHD 1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician performs operational, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical components unique to LHD 1 ships. This technician maintains 400 Hz 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
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
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- NCCER Electrical Level 2
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing
- Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)
- NETA Certified Technician
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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