Fuel Distribution Operator I

Gana-A'Yoo•Kodiak, AK

22h

About The Position

The Fuel Distribution System Operator facilitates the fuels transfers, maintenance, testing and inspection of various fuels, fuel system components and is a member of the spill response team.

Requirements

High school education or G.E.D equivalent
Must be able to communicate clearly (oral and written) in the English language
Must be able to clearly communicate by radio and phone
Valid Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker/HAZMAT Endorsement
Must have one-year operation of POL fuel storage and distribution systems of similar operation.
Certified in Confined space (Entry, Attendant and Supervisor)
Must be qualified to wear a respirator IAW 29 CFR 1910.134
Must maintain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with 8-hour refresher
Must be familiar with applicable RCRA requirements
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Must have the ability to follow directions
As a condition of employment, will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base.
Having reliable transportation to/from work is a necessity and must be able to have access to military installations.
Must be able to drive a company vehicle and be insured
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance necessary
Must comply with all company policies
Must meet the requirements of an annual physical that will include pulmonary function testing and will require the occasional use of a respirator.
Pursuant to the Company's collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local 959 Union, it shall be a condition of employment to work in this bargaining unit position to become and remain a member in good standing with the Union or pay an agency fee to the Union.

Nice To Haves

Trained and certified as a "Shipyard Competent Person"
State of Alaska Painters Card

Responsibilities

Participates in fuel transfers to and from vessels, including handling lines for ships, connecting hoses and safety lines, operating flow control valves, and recording operational data related to the transfers
Inspects fuel receiving, storage and distribution facilities to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings and malfunction of mechanical units, and gauges
Lubricates and repacks valves; lubricate pumps; replace gaskets; clean strainers and filters; services water separators
Removes and install equipment such as filters
Maintain records of all inspections
Test fuels conduct daily soundings and temperature readings of fuel storage tanks. Testing procedures must be performed in accordance with established ASTM and military protocols.
Complete all paperwork associated with position in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures
Required to perform Quality Control fuel testing of all fuels. Maintain records and document all samples collected from fuel barges, cutters, fuel trucks, carts and tanks located on Base Kodiak and remote Coast Guard sites
Perform housekeeping, brush control and grounds keeping duties and corrosion control painting
Able to participates as an on-call spill response team member. After initial qualifications, this position will require performance of week-end rounds in rotation with the other fuel operators as directed
Performs duties occasionally after hours and weekends to perform ship fueling and fuel barge off-loads
Perform other relevant job duties as assigned