Power Distribution Specialist
Serves as a power distribution specialist assigned to the 27th Engineer Bn in support of XVIII Corps; assists civilian authorities with restoring power after natural diasters and outages; installs generators to restore power to critical facilities; maintains Critical Power Panels, SSUPS generators, and switch gear cabinets; surveys and installs new power lines and transformers to provide or restore electricity; assists in installation of electrical prime power distribution systems, exterior services and utility poles; connects service drops and conduits on de-energized systems.
MOS 21Q - Powerline Distribution Specialist
Major Duties. The powerline distribution specialist supervises or installs and maintains electrical distribution systems; performs duties as a member of a transmission and distribution team. Duties for MOS 21Q at each level of skill are:
MOSC 21Q10. Assists in the installation of electrical transmission and distribution systems and exterior services; assists in the erection of utility poles; installs guys, anchors, crossarms, conductors, insulators, and other hardware; installs and connects service drops and conduits on de-energized systems.
MOSC 21Q20. Installs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution systems. Tests circuits and components to isolate malfunctions and repair defects; performs scheduled and emergency inspections and repairs of distribution systems and equipment; assists in maintenance, repair, calibration, and tests of internal substation equipment.
MOSC 21Q30. Supervises the installation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems; supervises the staging of material and construction and maintenance equipment; maintains and uses special purpose safety equipment and tools employed for electrical construction and maintenance; ensures proper safety and clearance procedures are followed.
MOSC 21Q40. Plans and supervises construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems; estimates manpower, equipment, and material requirements for electrical construction; advises on electrical construction and maintenance procedures and capabilities.
