Navy NEC · Engineering
U57A Senior Auxiliary Engineer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior Auxiliary Engineer manages and supervises the operation and maintenance of shipboard auxiliary and deck systems, including amphibious assault, boat handling, underway replenishment, anchoring, and hull outfitting equipment. This engineer oversees material condition assessments, preventive and corrective maintenance, trend analysis, troubleshooting, and administrative support for auxiliary engineering personnel.
Core Skills
- auxiliary engineering management
- deck system operations
- preventive maintenance programs
- material condition assessment
- trend analysis
- mechanical troubleshooting
- corrective maintenance supervision
- maintenance team leadership
- technical administration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
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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