NEC
V67B
LPD-17 Class Steering And Propulsion Control System (SPCS) Maintainer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, system alignment, troubleshooting and fault isolation to the Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) on the SPCS. Utilizing Built, in-Test (BIT), technical manuals, and Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS) procedures, course graduates will be able to perform tasks with limited supervision for all conditions of ship readiness.
Core Skills
- steering control system maintenance
- propulsion control system maintenance
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- system alignment
- built in test operation
- fault isolation
- electromechanical repair
- technical procedure execution
Common Certifications
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
Career Growth
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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