FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 excepted service position is with the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The Fuel Distribution System Worker organizes and evaluates fuel quality assurance activities, conducts product inspections and laboratory testing, and operates and maintains fuel distribution systems used to receive, store, transfer, and issue aviation and ground fuels. The role also operates specialized fuel vehicles, maintains cryogenic storage tanks and related equipment, and supports safety, environmental compliance, training, and quality-control programs. The position requires work around fuel distribution systems, pump houses, tank farms, aircraft fueling operations, and cryogenic products such as liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Duties include routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, sampling, recordkeeping, and emergency response. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require irregular hours, shift work, overtime, travel, and work during emergencies or 24/7 operations.

Requirements

Experience or training demonstrating the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the equipment required for the position.
Experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling fuel systems and components.
Experience or training initiating and controlling fuel movement and storage using high-pressure systems, cross-country pipelines, or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by internal pipelines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment to these duties and maintain current certifications.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.
If required to drive a motor vehicle, must possess an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Must comply with applicable federal employment suitability and Selective Service requirements.
May be required to complete a probationary period and participate in mandatory direct deposit.
May be required to work irregular, overtime, non-standard, evening, weekend, holiday, on-call, extended, or varying hours, including 12-hour shifts and shift work supporting 24/7 operations.
May be required to serve during preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.
Random drug testing may be required, depending on the position being filled.
May be required to train or guide lower-grade employees.

Nice To Haves

A valid commercial driver’s license with Hazmat endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of the position start date.

Responsibilities

Organize, administer, and evaluate assigned portions of the fuels quality assurance program, including product compliance inspections and follow-up on prior inspection findings.
Draw, document, and test petroleum and cryogenic samples; conduct laboratory analysis and statistical surveys; identify trends, investigate problems, and recommend corrective actions.
Verify quality through audits and investigations, advise supervisors on quality issues, and provide technical assistance to improve quality and safety.
Prepare local quality assurance operating procedures and assist with fiscal resources for the quality assurance program.
Operate precision measuring instruments and analytical equipment to assess mechanical systems and petroleum-handling equipment.
Conduct surveillance inspections of pump house and tank farm components during receipt, transfer, sampling, and issue of petroleum products.
Maintain the Fuels Manager Defense database Quality Control module, including sampling records, sample due dates, equipment status, and test sets.
Direct, inspect, operate, and maintain fuel distribution systems used to receive, store, transfer, and issue aviation and ground fuels.
Operate distribution equipment and control fuel movement through pipeline and tank farm systems; inspect for leaks, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative components.
Perform operator maintenance such as checking and adjusting equipment, cleaning strainers, calibrating additive injectors, draining water, and reporting repair needs.
Receive and transfer fuel by connecting hoses, operating valves and pumps, and monitoring gauges, meters, and filter separators.
Maintain the hazardous waste management program, inspect initial accumulation points, complete required environmental inspections, and coordinate disposal with the Base Environmental Manager.
Initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Operate special-purpose aviation and ground fuel tank trucks, transport fuel to issue points, conduct fueling and defueling operations, and perform vehicle safety checks and operator maintenance.
Adjust sales transactions to reflect fuel volume at 60 degrees using the applicable volume correction factor.
Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair cryogenic storage tanks and their mechanical and electrical systems and supporting equipment.
Maintain cryogenic tanks and equipment in ready condition for receiving, storing, and transferring liquid oxygen or liquid nitrogen; apply required cryogenic safety procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on cryogenic components, maintain insulating vacuum as required, and ensure parts are cleaned and certified for oxygen or nitrogen service.
Maintain cryogenic inspection and maintenance records, perform quality control and purity sampling, and maintain necessary spare parts.
Assess and monitor assigned Self-Assessment Communicators using the Management Internal Control Toolset program.
Use required safety equipment and personal protective equipment, plan and conduct on-the-job training for assigned personnel, and maintain a consolidated tool kit program.
Perform other duties as assigned.