Navy NEC · Engineering
U71A DDG 51-M Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The DDG 51 M Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician operates main propulsion and electrical generating plant control systems. This technician performs advanced organizational or intermediate maintenance on those systems down to the component level.
Core Skills
- gas turbine control systems
- marine electrical maintenance
- generator control systems
- industrial controls troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- component level repair
- electrical testing and metering
- technical manual interpretation
- shipboard safety procedures
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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
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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