Machinist Mate Second Class Petty Officer
Norfolk, Virginia Area
As a Machinist Mate: Supervise, operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. Supervise, operate and maintain marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in the generation and stowage of industrial gases.As a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Technician: Starts, operates, performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance and overhauls all types of refrigeration, cooling and air conditioning equipment utilizing centrifugal or reciprocating compressors, including accessories and controls. Identifies abnormal conditions and corrects malfunctions that may lead to inadequate refrigeration, cooling or air conditioning. Performs refrigerant recovery and recycling in accordance with section 608 of the Clean Air Act as amended. Universal certification in accordance with EPA mandate is required.As a Navy Instructor: Directs teaching/learning activities in schools training centers and selected reserve units. Writes learning objectives prepares test items evaluates instructional materials and the results of instruction and counsels students on academic learning problems. As a Master Training Specialist, evaluated and suggested changes to curricula, mentored trainees, and gained an in depth knowledge of the sciences and fundamentals of learning and learning theory.