Navy NEC · Engineering
U64A LHA-6 (AMERICA)/LHD-8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Class Ship Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician performs advanced electrical maintenance aboard LHA-6 and LHD-8 class ships. This technician conducts organizational or intermediate maintenance on the LM2500+ Single Annular Combustor main propulsion gas turbine engine.
Core Skills
- gas turbine controls
- engine electrical maintenance
- instrumentation troubleshooting
- industrial control systems
- electrical fault isolation
- sensor testing
- wiring repair
- schematic interpretation
- preventive maintenance
- technical reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities 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)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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