Navy NEC · Engineering
U55D DDG 1000 ZUMWALT Class Integrated Power System (IPS) Electrical Maintenance Technician: Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class Integrated Power System Electrical Maintenance Technician performs electrical maintenance on integrated power systems aboard Zumwalt class ships. This technician carries out IPS watchstanding and electrical maintenance duties at the journeyman level.
Core Skills
- integrated power system maintenance
- shipboard electrical distribution
- electrical watchstanding
- circuit testing
- fault isolation
- control equipment repair
- preventive maintenance
- electrical safety compliance
- maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Building management system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Level 3
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
- Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
- Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
- Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Related Occupations
- Power Plant Operators
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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