Type of MOS : PMOS
Rank Range: MGySgt to GySgt
Job Description: Utilities chiefs are technical advisers to the commander at all levels of all elements of the various MAGTFs on the employment of utilities support. These staff noncommissioned officers analyze, translate, and execute commanders' operational requirements into a utilities support reality that enhances mission accomplishment. They plan and supervise the establishment, operation, and maintenance of water filtration/purification, storage, and distribution sites; electric power generating sites along with the inherent underground, above ground, and overhead electric power distribution systems; and shower and laundry services. They coordinate and supervise the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning (to include automotive, and refrigeration equipment; and the maintenance and repair of the electrical systems on engineer and general supply equipment. Water quality assurance, field sanitation, sewage, and waste disposal is also planned, coordinated, and supervised. When deployed in support of military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW), these Chiefs also plan, and coordinate the installation and repair of plumbing and indoor electrical wiring. This MOS is technical in nature and requires years of experience to become proficient. Due to the diversity of commands throughout the Marine Corps, some of the duties and tasks performed by the Utilities chief may overlap with those of the Engineer Equipment Chief, Motor Transport Maintenance Chief, and Motor Transport Operations Chief. Additional duties may include: formal schools faculty, safety management, new equipment/systems research and development, and new systems acquisition. This MOS will be assigned only by the authority of the CMC (MM).
Job Requirements:
(1) Possess experience in either MOS 1141, 1142, 1161, or 1171.
(2) Must have normal color vision.
(3) Meet the physical requirements in Chapter 4 of TM 11275-15/4.
(4) Completion of the resident Utilities Chiefs Course (MO3111E2) is required within 1 year after selection to the grade of gunnery sergeant, unless assigned outside the MOS in a non-Operating Forces command such as recruiting, drill instructor or MSG duty. In these cases, after reassignment to a billet requiring MOS 1169, Marines shall attend this course within 12 months. A prerequisite for attending the Utilities Chief Course is completion of MCI 1169 (Utilities Officer/Chief).
Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.96A, Individual Training Standards.
Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :
(1) Utilities and Maintenance Supervisor 899.131-018.
(2) Safety Inspector (Utilities) 821.367-014.
(3) Maintenance Supervisor 891.137-010.
Related Marine Corps Jobs:
None.
Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3
