Navy NEC · Engineering
U66A Mechanical Habitability Auxiliary Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Mechanical Habitability Auxiliary Technician performs journeyman level mechanical preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance aboard naval surface ships. This technician works on galley, laundry, and solid waste processing equipment across all naval surface ship classes.
Core Skills
- mechanical equipment maintenance
- galley equipment repair
- laundry system service
- solid waste equipment maintenance
- mechanical troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- bearing and drive repair
- hydraulic systems
- technical manual use
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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Food Service
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Millwright
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
- 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.
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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