Navy NEC · Engineering

V21C AEGIS Mark C. Pope (MCP) 400Hz Power Conversion Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An AEGIS MCP 400Hz power conversion maintenance technician operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and reconfigures power conversion systems aboard DDG 121 and later AEGIS destroyers. The technician works on PowerMaster converters, current limiting devices, power distribution switchboards, solid state automatic bus transfers, and aircraft electronic servicing systems.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • power conversion maintenance
  • 400 hertz power systems
  • electrical switchboard operation
  • automatic bus transfer support
  • fault isolation
  • preventive electrical maintenance
  • power distribution testing
  • electrical safety
  • equipment reconfiguration
  • technical manual use

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Mechanical Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Electrical Level 2

Career Growth

  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • NCCER Electrical Level 3
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)
  • CompTIA A+
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

What the Work Involves

  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  • Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
  • Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Related Occupations

  • Lighting Technicians
  • Helpers--Electricians
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  • Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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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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