Navy NEC · Engineering

U65B Main Propulsion Steam Generating Plant Inspector (SGPI) Candidate

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An enlisted member with this designation is identified as a potential SGPI candidate. The designation reflects potential candidate status and does not specify assigned inspection duties.

Core Skills

  • steam plant inspection
  • boiler system knowledge
  • maintenance quality assurance
  • technical compliance review
  • equipment condition assessment
  • engineering documentation
  • safety auditing
  • operational procedure review
  • root cause analysis

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

  • Facilities Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission
  • API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
  • API 580 Risk Based Inspection Personnel
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Also Common

  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

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.

Defense contractor jobs for U65B

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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