Fuels Distribution System Operator Lead

Akima, LLC • Camp Springs, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO) Lead is responsible to the Fuels Management Team (FMT) and Project Manager for satisfactorily accomplishing assigned tasks, including accountability, security, safety, and performance within a designated area of responsibility. The Lead serves as a technical expert on equipment and system operations in that area and is a working Lead.

The role performs Fuels Operations duties, including issuing, receiving, storing, accounting for, quality-checking, and dispensing aviation fuel, de-icing fluid, gasoline, cryogenic fluids and gases, compressed natural gas, heating oil, and diesel fuel using fixed facilities and mobile fuel-handling equipment. The Lead coordinates daily fuels personnel and resources in consultation with FMT to meet mission requirements, and performs flightline expeditor and/or refueling unit operator duties as necessary. The position provides fuel support for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland’s 24-hour, 7-day no-fail missions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of verifiable fuel-handling experience, such as petroleum tank farm, flightline refueling operations, or commercial tank-truck petroleum experience.
• Acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.
• Currently hold at least a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker, air brake, and HAZMAT endorsements, or be able to obtain one within 90 days of reporting to work.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds while performing duties.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of governing fuels regulations, procedures, and instructions, including AFI 23-201, TO 00-25-172, TO 37-1-1, TO 42B-1-1, AFOSH standards, or similar DOD, military-service, or civilian fuel directives.
• Customer-service orientation and good communication and mathematical skills.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a DOD Secret clearance.
• Military experience in the Fuels career field.
• Working knowledge of, and willingness to learn, the changing DOD electronic or computerized fuels management systems used at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
• Working knowledge of Fuels Manager Defense (FMD).

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with AFI 23-101, AFM 23-122, AFI 23-201, applicable Technical Orders, and other publications.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Fuels Distribution System Operator.
• Assign FMT management tasks to fuels personnel within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure assigned fuels personnel complete all daily FDSO tasks.
• Perform fuels-related task training and certification when qualified.
• Research, validate, and submit purchase orders for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Provide expert technical advice to FMT on operational issues as required.
• Review work projections, such as flying schedules, to ensure sufficient employee coverage.
• Maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment within the scope of responsibility in a clean, safe, and neat manner.
• Provide fuel support for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland’s 24-hour, 7-day no-fail missions.
• Meet safety performance standards and complete work safely.
• Report accidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous situations promptly.
• Perform essential tasks required by the Contractual Performance Work Statement.
• Perform Facility Manager duties if assigned.
• Perform additional contract- or fuels-related duties and tasks as assigned.
• Perform flightline expeditor and/or refueling unit operator duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Benefits and leave as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED