Fuel Farm Operator Lead

Menzies Aviation Careers•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Lead Fuel Farm Operator serves as the subject matter expert for fuel-facility operations and maintenance, providing leadership, guidance, and training. The role performs operations and maintenance activities as needed and develops and maintains standard operating procedures for the fuel facility and systems, including quality control, pipeline movements, inspections, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, and maintenance. The position helps ensure the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the fuel farm, equipment, and remote load racks. It includes product transfers, monitoring tanks and associated systems, maintaining records, conducting inspections, and supporting personnel training. In the Operations Manager’s absence, the lead performs basic supervisory tasks and communicates operational status and objectives to station management. The role requires adherence to company, customer, industry, and government safety, environmental, and operating requirements. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing. The company prohibits substance misuse and conducts regular testing to enforce its Substance Misuse Policy.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant operations and maintenance experience in a hydrocarbon processing or storage facility.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must pass pre-employment testing, including a physical, color vision test, and drug test.
Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds while handling fueling carts and fueling hoses.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Must pass a background check and obtain a U.S. Customs seal as required.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport and Customs badges or seals.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and effective fuel-farm operations and maintenance by performing or assisting operators and mechanics with their duties.
Develop operating and maintenance procedures for routine activities and train personnel in their proper use and application.
Assist with job-duty training for new operations and maintenance personnel.
Conduct work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, following applicable company, customer, industry, local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
Perform routine and periodic inspections in compliance with applicable company, customer, government, and industry standards.
Comply with A4A fuel quality specifications and standards for jet fuel.
Make required daily, weekly, and monthly petroleum-product entries for fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance.
Receive and transfer products and monitor tanks, pipelines, filter vessels, and associated equipment to help prevent spills, releases, overpressures, and product contamination.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment at the fuel storage facility and remote load racks.
Assist the Operations Manager by performing basic supervisory tasks in their absence.
Communicate operational status and objectives to station management.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing while at work.