Navy NEC · Engineering
U62A LHA-6 (AMERICA)/LHD-8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Class Ship Auxiliary Propulsion System (APS) Electrical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Auxiliary Propulsion System Electrical Maintenance Technician operates the auxiliary propulsion systems aboard LHA-6 and LHD-8 class ships. This technician performs advanced organizational or intermediate electrical maintenance on these systems down to the component level.
Core Skills
- electrical systems maintenance
- auxiliary propulsion support
- electrical troubleshooting
- component level repair
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- schematic interpretation
- test equipment operation
- technical 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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- CompTIA A+
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NETA Certified Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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