Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

U71A

DDG 51-M Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Operates and performs advanced organizational and/or intermediate maintenance to the component level on DDG-M, DDG 51 gas turbine main propulsion and electrical generating plant control systems.

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

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
  • Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • ISA Certified Automation Professional
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • PMP

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.