FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

This position is with the 147th Attack Wing at Ellington Field JRB, Houston, TX.

Its purpose is to manage fuel on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) which consists of operations and maintenance of a fuel distribution system that includes a Type III Hydrant fuel system equivalent to a small fuel farm, fuels laboratory, cryogenic storage, bulk storage, base service station, fuels information service center, etc.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the WG-10 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment experience reflecting the following: Experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling fuel systems and components.

Experience or training initiating and controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies by operating high pressure systems with a series of terminals connected by cross-country pipelines or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by a network of internal pipelines.

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Military Grades: Enlisted: E-1/AB through E-5/SSgt Compatible Military Assignment: AFSC: 2F0X1 Major Duties:

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Organizes, administers and evaluates a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the organization.

Ensures responsibilities for product compliance inspections of all petroleum activities.

Draws fuel samples for frequencies and exact testing following procedures listed in appropriate technical orders.

Determines status and adequacy of actions taken on prior inspection items and prepares accurate reports for management use.

Conducts statistical surveys of petroleum products in areas where trouble had been encountered. Analyzes defect data, isolates trends and recommends corrective action.

Investigates problem areas, identifies causes, recommends and takes corrective follow-up action.

Verifies quality through the application of audit and investigative methods to ensure compliance with established guidelines.

Advises responsible supervisors on quality problems and required corrective action.

Provides technical assistance to personnel in assigned organization in order to improve quality and enhance safety of equipment and workers using products.

Prepares local operating procedures based on supplements, regulations, and manuals of higher echelons in the area of quality assurance.

Assists in managing fiscal resources for support of the quality assurance program.

Conducts laboratory analysis to determine that physical and chemical properties of products are within specification use limits.

Directs, inspects, operates and maintains a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system.

Operates petroleum products distribution equipment by initiating and controlling the movement and storage of supplies throughout complete pipeline or tank farm systems, using telephone communications, signal systems, a central control board, or similar facilities.

Inspects systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative components such as distribution lines, storage tanks, hydrant pits/outlets, oil/water separator, pumps, automatic/manual valves, meters, and system control rooms.

Performs operator maintenance to include checking components for operation, adjustment, pressures, and external leakage under pressure, removing/cleaning/inspecting receipt and dispensing strainers, calibrating additive injectors, draining water from lines, tanks, filter separator vessels and dike/containment areas.

Reports more extensive repairs/needs.

Receives and transfers fuel by coupling and uncoupling hoses, closing and opening valves, starting and stopping pumps, monitoring gauges, meters and filter separators.

Maintains hazardous waste management program, to include initial accumulation points maintenance & inspections. Conducts all additional required environmental inspections.

Operates one or more types of special purpose design aviation and ground fuel tank truck vehicles having a capacity of up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds used for fueling/defueling various types of aircraft and ground fuels applications such as AGE, power production, heating and engine test cells.

Transports fuel from the bulk storage area to the flightline issue point, positions the vehicle for the refueling/defueling task as required.

Operates, inspects and performs all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000 gallon storage tanks.

Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs all aspects of mechanical & electrical systems and their subcomponents to include AC generators, complex wiring harnesses, regulators, automatic relays, AC and DC power generation circuitry, electrically controlled solenoids.

As a results of such tests and diagnosis, and make necessary repairs and adjustments to obtain maximum operating efficiency.

Utilizes electrical test equipment such as multi-meters to monitor system functionality and make repairs.

Inspects, maintains, performs operator maintenance, and minor repairs to support equipment and cryogenic samplers to include the following: air purging units, vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps, portable efficiency meters, portable samplers and other support equipment that is required to maintain the cryogenic storage tank in a ready condition to receive, store and transfer LOX or LIN.

Applies safety or precautionary procedures required in handling fluids. Analyzes, isolates, and corrects system malfunctions.

Performs preventive maintenance on components and tanks, to include inspections.

Assess, monitor and reviews assigned Self-Assessment Communicators utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) program.

Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).Plans, monitors and conducts On-The-Job Training (OJT), for assigned Fuels Management Flight personnel.

Maintains a consolidated tool kit program. Performs other duties as assigned.