14FA - TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System

Civilian Roles Similar to TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System

Construction Electrician, Electrical Systems , Electrician, Facility Systems , Industrial Electrician, Inside Wireman, Interior Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Mechanical Trades Specialist, Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Technician

Purpose of a TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System

Nearly everything in the Military is operated with electrical power, including lighting hospitals, running power tools, and operating computers and medical equipment. To meet these myriad demands, the Military has a significant need for electricians who can install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, wiring, and fixtures.

Building electricians install, support, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. They ensure that electrically operated equipment and services are maintained in top running condition and in compliance with safety standards.

What a TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System Does

Supervise or perform installation, repair, and maintenance of interior electrical systems and equipment, such as service panels, switches, and electrical boxes Read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications Employ the appropriate equipment to test the operational condition of circuits Climb utility poles and operate special purpose vehicles and equipment, including line maintenance and high-reach trucks to inspect, maintain, and repair overhead distribution systems Install, maintain, and repair interior, exterior, overhead, underground electrical power distribution systems and components such as capacitor banks, vacuum and air break switches, breakers, transformers, fuses, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and motors Prepare cost estimates for in-service work; apply engineered performance standards to plan and estimate jobs Advise on problems encountered with the installation and repair of electrical power distribution and special purpose electrical systems Use meters, testing devices, indicators, and recorders to identify and isolate equipment, distribution, and motor controller malfunctions and faults Diagnose malfunctions and recommend appropriate repair procedures to correct defective equipment

Training Provided for a TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System While Serving

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for building electricians consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in the installation and repair of electrical wiring systems. Training content may include:

Fundamentals of electricity and electronics Electrical circuit maintenance and troubleshooting Safety procedures Techniques for wiring switches, outlets, and junction boxes

Typical TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System Work Environment

Building electricians usually work indoors while installing wiring systems. They work outdoors while installing transformers and lightning rods.