Manda Bay: Fuel Distribution Systems Operator at KBR

Monitors, maintains, and gauges fuel in tanks, tanker trucks and, collapsible bladders on tactical fuel farms. Performs usage calculations and maintains fuel levels to meet mission requirements. Prepares and verifies receiving and/or fuel shipping documents; visually inspects fuel samples and checks API gravity and temperature. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tactical fuel systems and fuel tanker trucks. Responsible for safe and timely set-up, monitoring and transfer of fuel movements during a specific shift assignment. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to a safe and efficient operation

Familiar with the hazards of petroleum products, such as safe fuel-handling procedures, the dangers of static electricity, and grounding & bonding. Maybe responsible for oversight and leading the work of subcontract workers. Skills normally acquired through use of military tactical fuel distribution systems and fuel accountability paperwork procedures. Three (3) years of prior experience in petroleum storage and distribution operations and fuel systems maintenance. Must be capable of operating a standard drive transmission (Stick Shift 5 Speed).

Responsibilities

• Perform receipt, issue, storage, spill cleanup, maintenance scheduling, hazardous waste, and fuel quality assurance operations
• Perform “Hot Refueling” when required. Refueling with aircraft rotors turning.
• Perform the full spectrum of quality assurance sampling and testing as may be required, to include weekend and holiday fuel support to meet required standards.
• Sample petroleum handling equipment and systems by various methods and means, from receipt to product issue
• Perform operation, maintenance, and calibration of lab equipment, recordkeeping, and lab safety procedures
• Inspect, evaluate condition of, and maintain fuel storage tanks, pipelines, piping systems, product pump, filter, meter, gauge, and flow control mechanisms, and other petroleum system components
• Detect system malfunction/misalignment/leaks/adjustment issues, and perform scheduled and unscheduled system maintenance
• Remove, repair, and replace system components
• Complete all assignments directed by Management in a safe, efficient and timely manner as required by Company rules and regulations and all Federal, State and local laws.
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, notwithstanding work in other functional areas to cover absences and relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

Qualifications

• Have practical experience in operation of bulk fuel distribution systems and pipeline operations
• Experienced in use of common fuel sampling equipment, aviation and ground fuel sampling procedures, and conducting laboratory tests of petroleum products
• Trained in applicable regulations regarding petroleum handling equipment and systems
• Have a knowledge of automated tank gauging systems, high/low level alarms, and cathodic protection systems
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid State Driver's License
• Proficiency of the English language both written and verbal.
• Position requires a high school diploma, a minimum of three (3) years military fuel operations experience or equivalent experience in the civilian sector of fuel operations as described within.

Additional Requirements

• Must be fluent in English
• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
• Must possess driver’s license with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

It should be understood that employment may be located in potentially dangerous areas, including combat or war zones. This might involve the possibility of suffering harm by dangerous forces or friendly fire. These dangers are inherent to working conditions in a dangerous environment.