Fuels Laboratory Technician/Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO)

Calista Corporation • Gila Bend, AZ

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About The Position

Tunista Services, Inc. is currently recruiting for a full-time (40 hours per week) Fuels Laboratory Technician/Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO) at our Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field location. This position may work up to 40 hours a week and some evenings and weekends. Duties/Responsibilities Personnel shall have knowledge of fuels management; quality control procedures; receipt, storage, and issue of petroleum products, liquid propellants, gases, and oxidizers; and all pertinent safety and environmental precautions. Summary of essential job functions Responsible for dispensing aviation and ground fuel as directed by resource control center. Refuels and defuels transient aircraft, and organizational support fuel tanks. Operates 5,000 and 1,000 gallon refueling fuel servicing vehicles. Complies with all technical and safety procedures related to fuel handling operations. Accomplishes applicable forms to accurately document fuel products received and dispensed. Monitors fueling equipment for abnormal conditions during servicing operations. Documents discrepancies on applicable inspection forms. Reports discrepancies to preventive maintenance supervisor. Assists with vehicle checkpoint operations and performs first echelon preventive maintenance. Performs daily corrosion control on refueling fleet. Responsible for quality control of fuel received, stored and issued on Gila Bend AFAF. Obtains and tests fuel samples IAW 42B-1-1 (qualified personnel only). Assists in training newly assigned personnel. Ensures compliance with environmental, occupational safety, and security programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years prior experience in a fuels aviation field.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in the local outdoor environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret general and governmental instructions/regulations.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to possess and maintain a current and valid class B driver’s license with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.
• Possession and maintenance of Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed the formal Fuels Quality Control course.
• Original Air Force Quality Control course, number J3AZR2F051-001 or civilian equivalent for laboratory.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, co-workers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing aviation and ground fuel as directed by resource control center.
• Refueling and defueling transient aircraft and organizational support fuel tanks.
• Operating 5,000 and 1,000 gallon refueling fuel servicing vehicles.
• Complying with all technical and safety procedures related to fuel handling operations.
• Documenting fuel products received and dispensed.
• Monitoring fueling equipment for abnormal conditions during servicing operations.
• Documenting discrepancies on applicable inspection forms.
• Reporting discrepancies to preventive maintenance supervisor.
• Assisting with vehicle checkpoint operations and performing first echelon preventive maintenance.
• Performing daily corrosion control on refueling fleet.
• Responsible for quality control of fuel received, stored and issued.
• Obtaining and testing fuel samples IAW 42B-1-1.
• Assisting in training newly assigned personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, occupational safety, and security programs.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees