Fuels Technician

Amentum; Roma; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Fuel Systems Technician in Rome, Italy to efficiently fuel assigned equipment and maintain production for service schedules. You will install, inspect, repair and calibrate a range of fuel systems assets, perform PMI checks, and prepare gear for shipment in a safety-conscious environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–5 years of related experience, ability to work in all weather, and English literacy. Valid work authorization in Italy is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of job-related experience.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Experience in installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of fuel delivery systems.
• Physically able to operate machinery and equipment including fuel trucks, forklifts and pumps.
• Able to operate motor vehicles.
• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Authorized to work in host country.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects FORCE, R-11, C-301, TASS, PMU-27 assets and related systems.
• Makes periodic inspections of fuel bladders, pumping units and components to detect leakage or malfunctions.
• Performs 90- and 180-day inspections of FSE assets per regulations and orders.
• Repairs and adjusts pumps, valves, meters, hoses and other components of liquid fuel systems.
• Maintains shelf-life program for FSE parts and performs PMI checks.
• Prepares assets for shipment and conducts limited technical inspections on arrivals or shipments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English reading/writing

Physical stamina

Mathematical basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Efficiently fuel assigned equipment. Perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production to meet service schedules.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspect the following FSE Assets:

• Fuel Operational Readiness Capability Equipment (FORCE)

• R-11 Refueling Units

• C-301 Refueling Units

• Tactical Automated Service Station (TASS)

• PMU-27 Pumping Cart

• 10K, 50K and 210K Fuel Bladder

• 210K Berm Liner

• Test Set Flow

• Cross Country Pipeline (CCP) Kits

• Adjusts/repair pumps, control valves, meters, strainers, filters, water separators, and all other elements of liquid fuel systems.

• Makes periodic inspections of fuel bladders, pumping units in compliance with applicable regulations, to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and malfunction of mechanical units, meters, gauges, and hoses.

• Perform 90- and 180-day inspections of FSE assets per regulations, AFI and Technical Orders

• Inspect electrical wiring, switches, and controls for safe operating condition, grounding, and adjustment.

• Repairs, replaces, and adjusts malfunctioning equipment to restore operating conditions specified in regulations and repair manuals. F

• Disassembles, adjusts, aligns, calibrates gauges and meters, and perform hydrostatic hose testing.

• Maintain and monitor the Shelf-life program for all FSE parts (hoses, valves, seals and any other items or material that have a shelf-life requirement)

• Perform PMIs and function checks on all equipment to ensure that units are pumping and straining fuel IAW AFIs and Technical Orders.

• Perform inventory of RSPs and UTC FSE kits on a semi and annual basis or when directed

• Prep assets for shipment to offsite locations

• Perform Limited Technical Inspections (LTIs) such as Acceptance, Shipment, and Condition on assets arriving or being shipped from the site.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience

• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions

• Must have experience in the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of fuel delivery systems

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including fuel trucks, forklifts, fuel pumps, hand tools, etc.

• Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles.

• Ability to read, speak and write English

• Must possess basic mathematical skills.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

• Must be authorized to work in host country.

Contract Requirements in accordance with Appendix J:

• Completed Fuels Apprentice Course (J3ABR2F031 00AB), military service or commercial equivalent

• Completed FORCE Course (J3AZR2F051 05AB) or 10 years’ experience

• Government will schedule attendance at FORCE Course within 12 months of employment, if necessary.

• Certification: National Petroleum Management Association Certified Petroleum Journeyman (CPJ) or equivalent certification is acceptable in place of fuels apprentice training.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Shop environment in which mechanical equipment is operated, is loud and noisy, and some pieces of equipment have exposed moving components Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb, reach, and/or stretch arms, legs, or other parts of body to grasp objects. Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.

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 his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$70,000