Fuels Handling Equipment Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. seeks an FHE Technician to install, maintain, repair, and inspect liquid fuel systems for airfields. The role covers pumps, valves, meters, and storage installations, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 2–5 years in fuel systems, and relevant certifications. Expect challenging field work with varied weather and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fuels apprentice or FORCE course within 12 months or equivalent experience.
• CPJ certification or equivalent acceptable alternative.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and inspect fuel delivery assets and systems.
• Inspect electrical wiring, switches, and controls for safe operation.
• Disassemble, calibrate gauges, and perform hydrostatic tests.
• Prepare assets for shipment and conduct Limited Technical Inspections.
• Maintain shelf-life program for FSE parts and perform PMI checks.
• Follow safety, quality, and procedure compliance per regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Math skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fuels Apprentice Course or FORCE Course (within 12 months)

CPJ certification or equivalent

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The FHE Technician installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts pumps, control valves and meters, strainers and filters, water separators, and pipelines of liquid fuel systems for airfields. The role also includes maintaining bulk storage installations and conventional/unconventional refueling systems used in fuel storage distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and inspect FSE assets including R-18 Pumping Unit, R-19 Filter Separators, R-20 Servicing Platform, R-21 Plumbing Assembly, TASS PMU-27 Pumping Cart, 50K Fuel Bladders, 210K Fuel Bladders, 10K Fuel Bladder, 210K Berm Liner.
• Adjust, repair pumps, control valves, meters, strainers, filters, water separators, and all other elements of liquid fuel systems.
• Perform periodic inspections of fuel bladders and pumping units to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and malfunction of mechanical units, meters, gauges, and hoses.
• Conduct 90‑day 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.
• Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore operating condition as specified in regulations and repair manuals.
• Disassemble, adjust, align, calibrate gauges and meters, and perform hydrostatic hose testing.
• Maintain and monitor the shelf‑life program for all FSE parts (hoses, valves, seals and other items with a shelf‑life requirement).
• Perform PMIs and function checks on all equipment to ensure unit operation in accordance with AFIs and Technical Orders.
• Conduct inventory of RSPs and UTC FSE kits on a semi‑annual and annual basis or as directed.
• Prep assets for shipment to off‑site locations.
• Perform Limited Technical Inspections such as Acceptance, Shipment, and Condition on assets arriving or being shipped from the site.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of job‑related experience in the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of fuel delivery systems.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, trucks, forklifts, fuel pumps, hand tools, etc.
• Physically able to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to read, speak and write English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance (US citizenship required).
• Completed Fuels Apprentice Course (J3ABR2F03100AB) OR completed FORCE Course (J3AZR2F05105AB) within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience.
• National Petroleum Management Association Certified Petroleum Journeyman (CPJ) or equivalent certification acceptable as an alternative to fuels apprentice training.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

The role requires frequent walking, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling. Tasks include climbing ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, standing, bending, and working in cramped areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and the risk of electrical shock is common. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Other Responsibilities

Safety – Employees are responsible for developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing all training requirements, fulfilling self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality – Employees must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts, ensuring services meet customer expectations.

Procedure Compliance – Employees must read, understand and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Compensation Details

Hourly. The compensation range or hourly rate is provided as a good‑faith estimate of the company’s intention at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.