Navy NEC · Engineering
U70A LCS-2 (Independence Variant) Readiness Control Officer (RCO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The LCS 2 Independence Variant Readiness Control Officer supervises watch teams and oversees the alignment, operation, monitoring, and casualty control of engineering systems at sea and in port. This specialist uses control interfaces, panels, consoles, diagrams, and EOSS procedures while directing junior personnel training and planned and corrective maintenance.
Core Skills
- engineering watch supervision
- propulsion system control
- electrical system monitoring
- auxiliary system operations
- damage control coordination
- engineering control systems
- human machine interface operation
- casualty control
- maintenance management
- technical training
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
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.
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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