POL (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) Superintendent

Amentum; Garcia; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a POL Supervisor to lead daily fuel operations on Diego Garcia. The role oversees receipt, storage, testing, and distribution of POL, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance in a challenging remote setting.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in liquid fuels, leadership in austere environments, and the ability to obtain security clearances. Work requires flexibility for long hours in remote BIOT operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; two years of related experience may substitute for each year of college.
• At least 10 years in liquid fuels and fuel terminal operations with supervisory experience.
• Specialized experience with hydrant and pantograph fuel systems.
• Ability to obtain US passport and Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receipt, storage, testing, and distribution of POL.
• Develop and improve safety processes and overall operations.
• Ensure compliance with PWS and QMS.
• Meet with Government personnel and program leadership as required.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Safety compliance

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline

Job description

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Petroleum, Oils and Lubricant (POL) Supervisor to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.

PURPOSE / SCOPE

The POL Superintendent is responsible for supervision and performance of receipt, storage, testing, and distribution of fuel and lubricants, ensuring safety, quality control, and environmental compliance. The POL Superintendent performs duties to ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing daily fuel operations, distribution, and inventory for POL
• Develop and continuously improve safety processes and overall process improvements to area of responsibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

The POL Superintendent will be available within 30 minutes to meet with Government personnel and / or Program leadership as required 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college
• At least ten (10) years of experience in liquid fuels and fuel terminal operations (i.e., receiving POL products; issuing via tank truck, pipeline, barge, ship and tank car; maintenance, repair and modification of POL storage, distribution and dispensing systems). Four (4) of the ten years of experience must have been served in a supervisory capacity
• Two years specialized experience with pressure-type hydrant and pantograph fuel systems.
• Mechanical, electrical, control and fire prevention expertise
• Three years’ experience in a leadership role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring
• Ability to successfully pass the medical contract requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
• This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in offices, industrial warehouses, ports, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

This position is pending contract award.