Seabees Run Annual Gitmo Inspection

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Seabee Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) technicians based in Port Hueneme, Calif., began annual inspections on all MUSE-owned generators at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NS GTMO), Cuba, Jan. 23.

In coordination with NS GTMO's Public Works department, the inspections ensure the generators are functioning to International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) standards.

This evolution ensures the generators are fully operational and discrepancy free and is scheduled for completion in late February.

"These generators are used as emergency backups for power," said Engineering Aid 1st Class Adam Binon, detachment assistant officer-in-charge. "This inspection is designed for preventative maintenance as we check mechanical parts for general wear and tear. We come here yearly to check the two generators on Leeward, three at Radio Range, and two at the power plant."

Currently, MUSE assets are able to produce more than 7.5 megawatts of power in three locations at NS GTMO (Leeward, Windward Power Plant, Radio Range).

"When disaster strikes like tornadoes, hurricanes or other emergencies causing utility shortfalls, MUSE has portable generators and substations ready to go around the globe," said Utilitiesman First Class Josener Jean-Louis. "MUSE offers the opportunity for advanced technical training, college level education in Math and Physics, travel opportunities, and the chance to work with generators, serving fellow military members and personnel."

The MUSE program provides power plants, steam plants, substations and technical expertise to support utility shortfalls at DoD locations worldwide. This program offers qualified Seabees advanced technical training, skills and valued hands-on experience in the power generation and utilities field.