MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator
MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator
MOS Description
Cryogenics Equipment Operators assemble, operate, and maintain liquid oxygen/nitrogen generating plants, storage and aircraft servicing equipment, vaporizing equipment, vacuum pumps, and LOX tank purging units. They operate and maintain purity analysis test equipment to ensure product acceptability.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) Is Not In Demand | International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) | ![]() |
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Certified Oil Monitoring Analyst - I (OMA-I) Is Not In Demand | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) | ![]() |
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Is Not In Demand | United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) | ![]() |
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API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API 570 Piping Inspector Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API 936 Refractory Personnel Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API QUTE Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Detection) (QUTE) Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
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Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP)
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Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand | Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) | ![]() |
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Oil Monitoring Analyst - II (OMA-II) Is Not In Demand | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) | ![]() |
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API TES Tank Entry Supervisor Certification Program Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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Source Inspector Fixed Equipment (API SIFE) Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API 571 Corrosion and Materials Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator:
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers |
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks |
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
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Stockers and Order Fillers |
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 6074 Cryogenics Equipment Operator can be found below.
FMCSA Job Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a new job opportunities website to help 18-20-year-olds who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) find and apply for jobs with interstate trucking companies.
Visit the online job opportunities to find out additional job information.
Visit this link to learn how to apply to the Under 21 Pilot Program.
For complete information on USDOT’s programs to help veterans’ transition into civilian careers, visit the Veterans Transportation Career Center.
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
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