Navy NEC · Engineering
B03A Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Mobile Utilities Support Equipment technician installs, inspects, terminates, operates, and maintains utility grade critical power systems. The technician troubleshoots and repairs equipment and manages the life cycle of shore based power generation, transformation, and distribution systems.
Core Skills
- critical power generation
- power transformation
- electrical distribution
- switchgear operation
- cable termination
- utility equipment installation
- preventive maintenance
- electrical fault diagnosis
- equipment lifecycle management
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
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
Career Growth
- EGSA Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
- NETA Certified Technician
Also Common
- CompTIA Network+
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Journeyman Inside Wireman (IBEW/NECA Apprenticeship)
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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