Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)

Company: Army National Guard
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. It's what keeps Soldiers pushing onward, and as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you'll make sure they'll never run out. In this position, you will ensure the proper handling, storage, and shipment of petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel, and compressed gas.

Petroleum Supply Specialists primarily supervise and manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products. This may include operating specialized pumping equipment to load trucks, ships, trains, and aircraft; selecting and submitting samples of petroleum-based products for testing; performing petroleum and water accounting activities; testing petroleum samples for contamination, repairing specialized equipment, and being knowledgeable about facility safety procedures and storage guidelines.

As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Petroleum Supply Specialists take on management duties, such as supervising and training other Soldiers, assigning duties and spot checking work quality, and assuring adherence to safety procedures.

Job Duties

* Receive and stock bulk and package products

* Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units

Some of the Skills You'll Learn

* Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment

* Planning and scheduling petroleum transport

* Testing oil and fuels

Helpful Skills

* Interest in shop mechanics and business math

* Enjoy physical work

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.

Earn While You Learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Army National Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. The Guard even offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training.

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