Fuelman - - Austin Industrial - (Chalmette, La)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is seeking a qualified Fuelman to support construction, maintenance, and turnaround operations in Chalmette, Louisiana. The Fuelman safely handles, transports, stores, and dispenses fuel and lubricants for construction and industrial equipment, helping keep equipment operational while complying with safety, environmental, and company policies. The position includes fueling equipment and vehicles; inspecting and maintaining fueling equipment and areas; monitoring and documenting fuel and lubricant inventory; identifying and reporting spills, leaks, malfunctions, and hazards; and assisting with fluid servicing. The Fuelman follows site-specific safety and environmental requirements and supports outage, turnaround, maintenance, and capital project activities as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience fueling heavy, industrial, or construction equipment, or commercial vehicles, preferred.
- Ability to safely operate fuel service trucks and related equipment.
- Knowledge of fuel handling procedures and spill prevention practices.
- Ability to read and complete fuel inventory and equipment records.
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
- Ability to work in outdoor industrial environments and varying weather conditions.
- Must pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be able to perform the position's physical duties, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
- Must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Nice To Haves
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
- Industrial refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, or heavy construction experience.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Hazmat awareness or fuel handling experience.
- Experience working in turnaround or maintenance environments.
Responsibilities
- Safely fuel construction and industrial equipment, vehicles, generators, compressors, and other jobsite equipment.
- Inspect fuel trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses, and dispensing equipment before each shift.
- Monitor fuel and lubricant inventory levels and report replenishment needs.
- Maintain accurate fueling logs, equipment records, and inventory documentation.
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of fueling stations and storage areas.
- Identify and report fuel leaks, spills, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards.
- Assist mechanics and equipment personnel with fluid servicing, including oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and grease.
- Comply with environmental regulations regarding fuel storage, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling.
- Follow site-specific safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and emergency response procedures.
- Support outage, turnaround, maintenance, and capital project activities as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
