What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Operation position at U.S. Navy?
Nuclear Operation Job Description
As an Enlisted Sailor working in nuclear operations, you'll have the opportunity to work at sea or ashore.
- Operate and maintain steam turbines and reduction gears used for nuclear ship propulsion.
- Maintain auxiliary machinery outside of main machinery spaces such as electrohydraulic steering engines elevators refrigeration plants air conditioning systems and desalinization plants.
- The three types of Nuclear Operations jobs for enlisted Sailors include Machinist's Mate Nuclear EMN Electrician's Mate Nuclear ETN and Electronics Technician Nuclear MMN responsibilities depend on training interests designation All three ratings are eligible to receive up to a $40000 bonus for first-time enlistment and up to a $100000 bonus for re-enlistment Working conditions will vary depending on whether assigned onboard aircraft carriers submarines cruisers destroyers command ships tenders schoolships auxiliaries Mine countermeasures vessels Auxiliary supply boats repairships other surface combatants)