The Fuels Operations Manager is responsible for working closely with the Fuels Flight Manager regarding all
fuel site operations and maintaining the fuel distribution system and facilities. This position is responsible
for contractual oversight, administration, fuel inventory and interfacing with the customer. Supervises the fuels
personnel and provides training, operating instructions and checklists as deemed necessary.
Responsibilities
- Able to perform all duties and functions as directed by the AFI 23-201, and all applicable technical orders and other publications as required by the current Performance Work Statement
- Acts as the technical expert and provides training and advice on all equipment and facilities.
- Ensures sufficient resources (fixed and mobile assets as well as employees) are available to perform each day’s mission 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ensures proper inventory of various fuel grades handled are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to prevent any disruptions to base operations.
- Ensures accurate accounting of all fuel products and all quality checks are completed daily.
- Ensures all fuel is properly received, stored, rotated, sampled, and issued in a safe and timely manner.
- Resolve customer (internal and external) problems and complaints regarding fuel delivery.
- Oversees the maintenance of fleet repairs, submitting purchase orders, budgeting purchases, and working with vendors to obtain the best available price on services and merchandise.
- Makes internal policy and advises, when appropriate, leads on all employees matters, especially when it concerns awards, shift rotation, and training matters.
- Oversees fuel personnel training and work schedules.
- Approves fuels personnel’s timesheets.
- Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely.
- Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous situations in
accordance with company policy, base policy, and federal environmental requirements. - Additional Duties:
Monitors fleet in commission status and advises Fuels Manager and/or Project Manager in the event vehicle in-service rated are not maintained. - Flight line Driving Program Manager: Conducts training, performs spot checks, and briefs employees on FOD prevention and flight line safety.
- Single point contact on all Department of Transportation matters concerning the fleet and the employees’ commercial driver qualification files.
- Designated Employer Representative (DER): Single point of contact for all matters concerning random drug and alcohol testing for employees regulated by under the DOT Regulations.
- Single point of contact for all projects and work orders for facilities. Works closely with Civilian
Engineers to maintain and modernize facilities. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the military or commercial petroleum storage and distribution operations, ground fuel service, fuel system maintenance for military aircraft and ships, fuel testing, and maintenance/ repair of fuel handling equipment and facilities.
- At least five (5) years within the last seven (7) years of supervisor or managerial experience in
operations notes above with emphasis in aircraft refueling operations, inspections, environmental
compliance, inventory management and equipment inspections. - Knowledge of governing Air Force Technical Orders, AF Instructions, Environmental Laws, and applicable Fuels Operating Instructions is a must.
- Possession of Air Force SEI 040 is a plus.
- Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance. DOT Top Secret clearance is a plus.
Job ID
2025-17777
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$100,000/yr
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.
As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.