Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
W03A
Versatile Exercise Mine System (VEMS) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs normal operational, preventive and corrective maintenance procedures to include documented fault isolation and repair procedures on the Versatile Exercise Mine (VEM) MK 74 Mod 1, Exercise Support System (ESS), Overside Body Handling System (OSBHS) MK 9 with Overside Body (OSB) MK5 and Depot Automatic Test Set (DATE).
Core Skills
- exercise mine system maintenance
- automatic test set operation
- mechanical handling systems
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective repair
- equipment readiness testing
- maintenance documentation
- heavy equipment safety
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- NIMS Industrial Technology Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- CompTIA A+
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NIMS Industrial Technology Certification
- Certified Electronics Technician
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
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.