Lead Fuel Farm Operator

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

the Lead Fuel Farm Operator, is responsible for leading an operating team, sampling and testing products for quality control, and performing inspections, and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems and fueling vehicles. Other responsibilities include receiving and dispatching jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, av gas and glycol via pipelines and fuel trucks.

What you will be doing 

• Support Quality Control Technicians with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical reports
• Make required daily, weekly and monthly petroleum product log entries of fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities/systems including related equipment on fueling vehicles
• Perform routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government and industry standards
• Complies with A4A specifications on fuel quality
• Transfer products and monitor storage tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure that they are in good working order to prevent spills, releases, overfills and product contamination
• Must be able to clean up and keep the Fuel Farm looking presentable at all time
• Conduct all work in a safe fashion by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state and federal safe work policies/procedures
• Assist Department Supervisor, in his/her absence, by performing basic supervisory skills and communicate the operational status and objectives to Base Management
• Any other tasks as directed.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Must have High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain valid US driver’s license
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test 
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must pass background check and obtain US Custom seal as required
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Any other tasks as directed.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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