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1164 - Utilities Systems Technician

Summary

By applying electrical theory, electronic fundamentals, and refrigeration concepts, Utilities Systems Technicians perform organizational and intermediate repairs on electric motors, electronic modules, motor control circuits, electric power generation equipment, field refrigeration equipment, environmental control units, and electrical systems repairs of engineer equipment (to include ground equipment).

Additionally, they install and operate field refrigeration units and environmental control units and thus must be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to handle and recover Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).

An apprenticeship program, leading to U.S.

Department of Labor certification as a journeyman worker, is available under the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (US MAP).

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the Marine Corps Engineer and Utilities Training and Readiness Manual.

Prerequisites

Must have normal color vision.

Must possess a EL score of 100 or higher.

Must possess a MM score of 105 or higher.

Requirements

Must complete either the Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician Course (M03UAA2) or the Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Course (M0311D2), both offered at Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, NC.

POI CID

M03UAA2, M0311D2

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (l), Marine Corps Engineer and Utilities Training and Readiness Manual.

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