Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
1141 Electrician
Overview
Electricians install, operate, maintain, and repair underground, above ground, and tactical electrical power distribution systems. They perform preventive maintenance checks, service and operate power generation and distribution equipment, load banks, and floodlight sets, and install and repair interior wiring.
Core Skills
- electrical power distribution
- generator operation and maintenance
- troubleshooting ac dc circuits
- reading blueprints and wiring diagrams
- load calculation and balancing
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- safety and code compliance
- field installation of power systems
- documentation and work orders
- root cause analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Electrical Code Specialist: E8 · Funded
- Electrical Power Testing: Level I · Funded
- Electrical Power Testing: Level II · Funded
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI)
Career Growth
- Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Funded
- Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Related Occupations
- Lighting Technicians
- Helpers--Electricians
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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