Fuel Farm Operator Lead

Menzies Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in the United States is seeking a Lead Fuel Farm Operator to serve as the subject matter expert for all operations and maintenance duties at our fuel facility. You will provide leadership, guidance, and training to the team while developing and maintaining SOPs.

Responsibilities include safety, quality control, and compliance with environmental standards. You will supervise during the Operations Manager's absence and ensure accurate fuel transactions and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10+ years in hydrocarbon operations and maintenance.
• Work legally in the United States and meet site access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead fuel farm operation and maintenance, guiding technicians.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for fuel facilities.
• Train personnel on procedures and safety.
• Perform inspections, quality control, and ensure environmental compliance.
• Monitor tanks, pipelines, and equipment to prevent spills.
• Provide supervision in the Operations Manager's absence.

Skills

Fast learner

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Relationship building

Education

High School or better

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams 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, will be the subject matter expert for all operations and maintenance duties and provide leadership, guidance, and training. Perform operations and maintenance activities as needed and develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all aspects of the fuel facility and systems including but not limited to quality control, pipeline movements, inspections, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, and maintenance.

What you will be doing

• Ensures the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the fuel farm by performing and/or assisting operators and mechanics with their duties.
• Develop operating and maintenance procedures for routine activities and train personnel on their proper use and application.
• Assist in job duty training of new operations and maintenance personnel.
• Conduct all work in a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly manner to maintain adherence to all company, customer, industry, local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Perform routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government, and industry standards.
• Complies with A4A fuel quality specifications and standards for Jet fuel.
• Make required daily, weekly, and monthly petroleum product entries for fuel transactions, quality control and maintenance.
• Receive/transfer products and monitor tanks, pipelines, filter vessels and associated equipment to ensure they are in good working order to prevent spills, releases, overpressures, and product contamination.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment at the fuel storage facility and remote load racks.
• Assist Operations Manager, in their absence, by performing basic supervisory tasks and communicate the operational status and objectives to station management.
• Conduct all work in a safe fashion by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state and federal safe work policies/procedures.

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

• 10+ years relevant operations and maintenance experience in a hydrocarbon processing/storage facility.
• Must be 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, 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.

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.

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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