U41A

Minesweeping Electrician

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

Description

Operates, tests, adjusts, and performs organizational level maintenance on automatic degaussing equipment and all specialized electrical equipment involved in magnetic and acoustic mine sweeping. Uses tools, meters, and special test equipment necessary to correctly test, align, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic components of the automatic degaussing and mine sweeping equipment. Sets up the equipment to conform to various operational orders.

Core Skills

automatic degaussing systems
magnetic mine sweeping equipment
acoustic mine sweeping equipment
electrical alignment and testing
electronic component repair
meter and test equipment use
operational configuration
electrical fault troubleshooting
shipboard maintenance

Common Certifications

NCCER Electrical Level 1
NCCER Electrical Level 2
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
CompTIA A+
Certified Electronics Technician
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

NCCER Electrical Level 1
CompTIA A+
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Certified Electronics Technician Associate

Career Growth

NCCER Electrical Level 2
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Certified Electronics Technician

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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.