NEC
U44A
LSD-41/49 Class Advanced Engineering Control System (AECS-MCS) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault isolation procedures on the Advanced Engineering Control System (AECS) onboard upgraded LSD 41/49 Class Ships. Training for the AECS includes: Machinery Control System (MCS), Propulsion Load Management Unit (PLMU), Local Area Network (LAN), On-board Trainer (OBT), and Ship Control System (SCS).
Core Skills
- machinery control systems
- industrial controls troubleshooting
- propulsion load management
- ship control systems
- local area network support
- preventive maintenance
- fault isolation
- technical procedure use
- operator training
Common Certifications
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- CompTIA Network+
- Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
- Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
Career Growth
- ISA Certified Automation Professional
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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