Navy NEC · Engineering
U67A Electrical Habitability Auxiliary Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Electrical Habitability Auxiliary Technician performs journeyman level electrical 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
- electrical equipment maintenance
- galley appliance repair
- laundry system electrical service
- waste processing controls
- electrical troubleshooting
- motor control circuits
- wiring repair
- preventive maintenance
- test equipment operation
- schematic interpretation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Food Service
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)
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
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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