Fuelman - - Austin Industrial - (Chalmette, La)

Austin External; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a qualified Fuelman to support fueling operations in Chalmette, Louisiana. The Fuelman will safely handle, transport, store, and dispense fuel and lubricants to construction and industrial equipment, ensuring continuous operation while complying with all safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, maintaining fueling logs, and coordinating with mechanics during turnaround activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience fueling heavy equipment, industrial equipment, construction equipment, or commercial vehicles is preferred.
• Knowledge of fuel handling procedures and spill prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely fuel construction and industrial equipment, vehicles, generators, compressors, and other jobsite equipment.
• Inspect fuel trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses, and dispensing equipment before each shift.
• Monitor fuel and lubricant inventory levels and report replenishment needs.
• Maintain accurate fueling logs, equipment records, and inventory documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of fueling stations and storage areas.
• Identify and report fuel leaks, spills, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards.
• Assist mechanics and equipment personnel with fluid servicing, including oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and grease.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations regarding fuel storage, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling.
• Follow all site‑specific safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and emergency response procedures.
• Support outage, turnaround, maintenance, and capital project activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading fuel inventory records

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: FUELM034820

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Austin Industrial is seeking a qualified Fuelman to support construction, maintenance, and turnaround operations in Chalmette, Louisiana. The Fuelman is responsible for the safe handling, transport, storage, and dispensing of fuel and lubricants to construction and industrial equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment remains operational while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely fuel construction and industrial equipment, vehicles, generators, compressors, and other jobsite equipment.
• Inspect fuel trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses, and dispensing equipment before each shift.
• Monitor fuel and lubricant inventory levels and report replenishment needs.
• Maintain accurate fueling logs, equipment records, and inventory documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of fueling stations and storage areas.
• Identify and report fuel leaks, spills, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards.
• Assist mechanics and equipment personnel with fluid servicing, including oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and grease.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations regarding fuel storage, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling.
• Follow all site‑specific safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and emergency response procedures.
• Support outage, turnaround, maintenance, and capital project activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience fueling heavy equipment, industrial equipment, construction equipment, or commercial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to safely operate fuel service trucks and related equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel handling procedures and spill prevention practices.
• Ability to read and complete fuel inventory and equipment records.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work in outdoor industrial environments and varying weather conditions.
• Must pass all required pre‑employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Industrial refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, or heavy construction experience.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Hazmat awareness or fuel handling experience.
• Experience working in turnaround or maintenance environments.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position.
• Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee‑owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
• Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

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