FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TITLE 32)

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPERTAOTR, WG-5413-10, you will organize, administer and evaluate a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the organization; ensure responsibility for product compliance inspections of all petroleum activities; draw fuel samples for frequencies and exact testing following procedures listed in appropriate technical orders; determine status and adequacy of actions taken on prior inspection items and prepares accurate reports for management use; conduct statistical surveys of petroleum products in areas where trouble had been encountered; analyze defect data, isolate trends and recommend corrective action; investigate problem areas, identify causes, recommend and take corrective follow-up action; verify quality through the application of audit and investigative methods to ensure compliance with established guidelines; direct, inspect, operate and maintain a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system; operate petroleum products distribution equipment by initiating and controlling the movement and storage of supplies throughout complete pipeline or tank farm systems, using telephone communications, signal systems, a central control board, or similar facilities; inspect systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative components such as distribution lines, storage tanks, hydrant pits/outlets, oil/water separator, pumps, automatic/manual valves, meters, and system control rooms; perform operator maintenance to include checking components for operation, adjustment, pressures, and external leakage under pressure, removing/cleaning/inspecting receipt and dispensing strainers, calibrating additive injectors, draining water from lines, tanks, filter separator vessels and dike/containment areas; report more extensive repairs/needs; operate one or more types of special purpose design aviation and ground fuel tank truck vehicles having a capacity of up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds used for fueling/defueling various types of aircraft and ground fuels applications such as AGE, power production, heating and engine test cells; transport fuel from the bulk storage area to the flightline issue point, positions the vehicle for the refueling/defueling task as required; monitor vehicle mounted main control panel, gauges, meters and instruments; operate deadman control safety system and coordinates with personnel at the aircraft or receiving point; exercise safety precautions during fueling/defueling operations; inspect and perform operator maintenance and safety checks to ensure that refueling equipment is safe and operational; modify all sales transactions to reflect fuel at 60 degrees using volume correction factor per DLA policy regarding capitalized fuel; operate, inspect and perform all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000 gallon storage tanks; troubleshoot, test, and repair all aspects of mechanical & electrical systems and their subcomponents to include AC generators, complex wiring harnesses, regulators, automatic relays, AC and DC power generation circuitry, electrically controlled solenoids; as a result of such tests and diagnosis, and make necessary repairs and adjustments to obtain maximum operating efficiency; utilize electrical test equipment such as multi-meters to monitor system functionality and make repairs; inspect, maintain, perform operator maintenance, and minor repairs to support equipment and cryogenic samplers to include the following: air purging units, vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps, portable efficiency meters, portable samplers and other support equipment that is required to maintain the cryogenic storage tank in a ready condition to receive, store and transfer LOX or LIN; apply safety or precautionary procedures required in handling fluid; analyze, isolate, and correct system malfunctions; perform preventive maintenance on components and tanks, to include inspections; assess, monitor and review assigned Self-Assessment Communicators utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) program; use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE); plan, monitor and conduct On-The-Job Training (OJT), for assigned Fuels Management Flight personnel; maintain a consolidated tool kit program; perform other duties as assigned.