Fuel Farm Machinist Lead

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits package

401K with employer matching

Vacation and sick leave with federal-h

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) offers a Fuel Farm Machinist Lead position at Arnold AFB, TN. Join an integrated team supporting USAF Test Operations and Sustainment efforts, with duties spanning fuel storage, sample handling, and distribution systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in POL operations, and AF Fuels Apprentice training. English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain security clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in POL operations, bulk fuel handling, or military fuels logistics.
• Graduate of AF Fuels Apprentice Course J3ABR2F03100AB or sister service equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend orders and safety directives in a high-hazard environment.
• Valid commercial driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fuel storage and distribution systems and equipment.
• Receive, sample, store, transfer, and issue fuel through pipelines and tanks.
• Operate a high pressure LN2/GN2 conversion facility and distribution system.
• Assign overtime as needed when the Terminal Manager is unavailable.
• Wear PPE per supervision and safety policy.
• Participate in safety training and perform other duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

AF Fuels Apprentice Course J3ABR2F03100AB

Job description

Function/Branch: O & M/Facilities & Services

Directorate: Asset Management

Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A24

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $41.89 - $46.54/ per hour

Open to internal and external candidates.

Posting will close on Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Overview Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Fuel Farm Machinist Lead supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Job Title: Fuel Farm Machinist Lead

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Job Family Code

Function/Branch: O & M/Facilities & Services

Directorate: Asset Management

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A24

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $41.89 - $46.54/ per hour

Open to internal and external candidates.

Posting will close on Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Fuel Farm Machinist Lead supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift, and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist Fuels Management with the daily operation of the fuels section and assigned personnel.

Job Duties

• Operates and maintains fuel storage and distribution systems and equipment
• Receives, samples, stores, transfers, and issues fuel through pipelines and tank trucks
• Operates and maintains a high pressure LN2/GN2 conversion facility, distribution system and equipment
• Assign overtime as required in the absence of the Terminal Manager
• It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Participation in functional specific safety training
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) operations, commercial bulk fuel handling, or military fuels logistics.
• Must be a graduate of the AF Fuels Apprentice Course J3ABR2F03100AB or sister service equivalent.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to comprehend technical orders, safety directives, and emergency procedures in a high-hazard fuel storage or testing environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Stat Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working on a government contract

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Vacation and sick leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex.
We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today.
Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

A24: $41.89 - $46.54 /hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.