(AFG-KANDAHAR) Fuel Operator

Job Summary

The Fuel Operator performs fuel service operations to manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Load and unload a fuel truck, safely implementing precautions associated with hazards of transporting and issuing petroleum products


• Receive, store, account for, document, and issue fuel product in accordance with specified standard operating procedures and military guidance


• Perform hot and cold refueling of various types of military helicopters and equipment


• Perform operational and preventive maintenance checks on relevant fuel equipment and vehicles in accordance with standards


• Maintain vehicle logs and submit daily vehicle deficiencies report


• Gauge tanks daily for estimated fuel amount in accordance with requirements


• Observe and follow all safety rules, regulations, and operating procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reporting delays or accidents


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English


• Courteous, customer-oriented communication and interpersonal skills


• Knowledge of petroleum operations and related quality assurance/quality control standards and policies


• Skill in sampling and basic testing procedures for petroleum products


• Skill in properly dealing with hazardous chemicals, petroleum products, environmental spill prevention, and operational recovery planning


• Additional knowledge/skills requirements may vary by assignment

Experience & Education

• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating fuel distribution points or terminals


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Additional experience/education requirements may vary by assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to wear PPE and perform all duties including lifting up to 70 pounds, climbing fuel tanks up to 40 feet high, and climbing on tank trucks


• No allergies to petroleum products


• Ability to perform duties in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and rain) and work long hours


• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Dec 29, 2015, 11:00:38 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: FNA1505011

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