Fuels Operator - Military Veterans

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs aircraft fuel loading and offloading tasks on skiways or ice runways. Performs heliport fuel operation.
• Performs fuel truck operations.
• Performs bulk tank farm operation.
• Performs fuel quality assurance meeting fuel standards set by MIL-STD-3004-1B and MIL-STD-1518E.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks, as directed.
• Perform inspections and maintains the fuel operational areas, which may include tanks, hose, pipelines, pump, filters, sumps, nozzles, and secondary containment structures daily.
• Performs fuel transfers via a pipes and hoses.
• Performs fuel hose deployments in the McMurdo and South Pole.
• Performs cleaning of bulk fuel tanks.
• Perform vessel fuel offload/load.
• Relays equipment and fueling malfunctions to Fuels Control.
• Report the recordable number to fuels control. Is required to work outside in extreme cold weather conditions.
• Physical activities to include lifting up to the safety regulation maximum, climbing, crawling, and dragging hoses.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of one-year combined experience working with any of the following areas: fuels, plumbing, pumps, hoses, and valves. Mechanical or technical experience related to minor engine repair, auto or equipment repair, wildland firefighting, irrigation, farming work, marine, golf course maintenance, , or any discipline in engineering can also be considered qualifying.

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Beginner experience using Word
• Ability to seek a team approach.

Preferred:

• Wilderness First Responder certification is preferred for field camps.

Physical and/or Other Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
• Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver's License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Boots Required: Yes X

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