Navy Rating · Engineering
UT Utilitiesman
Overview
Utilitiesmen install, maintain, and repair plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel, water, refrigeration, air conditioning, and wastewater systems according to plans and specifications. They supervise and evaluate installation and operational work, prepare records and reports, and support combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations.
Core Skills
- industrial HVAC maintenance and repair
- plumbing system installation and troubleshooting
- steam and compressed air systems maintenance
- fuel storage and distribution systems maintenance
- water treatment and distribution operations
- wastewater management and environmental compliance
- reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- safety and OSHA compliance in industrial environments
- team leadership and crew supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- AEC Design Group CADPIPE
- Autodesk Building Systems
- Data logging software
- Database software
- SAP software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Facilities Management
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Journey Level Plumber
- Journey Level Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Residential Plumbing Inspector: P1 · Funded
- Air to Air Heat Pump Installation
Career Growth
- Commercial Plumbing Inspector: P2 · Funded
- Plumbing Plans Examiner: P3 · Funded
- STAR Residential-Light Commercial HVAC Mastery
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded
- Certified Pump Installer (CPI)
What the Work Involves
- Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
- Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
- Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Home Appliance Repairers
- Chemical Plant and System Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into UT. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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