Refueling Mechanic/fuels Technician

R0100601
On Site
Kaiserlautern, Berlin, Germany
Full time

This is a temporary assignment not to exceed 90 days.

The Refueling Mechanic/Fuels Technician

The Refueling Mechanic/Fuels Technician efficiently fuel assigned equipment. Perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production to meet service schedules.

**Essential Responsibilities**:
Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspect the following FSE Assets:
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

Adjusts/repair pumps, control valves, meters, strainers, filters, water separators, and all other elements of liquid fuel systems.
Makes periodic inspections of fuel bladders, pumping units in compliance with applicable regulations, to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and malfunction of mechanical units, meters, gauges, and hoses.
Perform 90- and 180-day inspections FSE assets per regulations, AFI and Technical Orders
Inspects electrical wiring, switches, and controls for safe operating condition, grounding, and adjustment.
Repairs, replaces, and adjusts malfunctioning equipment to restore operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
Disassembles, adjusts, aligns, calibrates gauges and meters, and perform hydrostatic hose testing.
Maintain and monitor the Shelf-life program for all FSE parts (hoses, valves, seals and any other items or materiel that have a shelf-life requirement)
Perform PMIs and function checks on all equipment to ensure that units are pumping and straining fuel IAW AFIs and Technical Orders.
Perform inventory of RSPs and UTC FSE kits on a semi and annual basis or when directed.
Prep assets for shipment to offsite locations
Perform Limited Technical Inspections (LTIs) such as Acceptance, Shipment, and Condition on assets arriving or being shipped from the site.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Works in a maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

**Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must have experience in the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of fuel delivery systems.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including fuel trucks, forklifts, fuel pumps, hand tools, etc.
Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to read, speak and write English.
Must possess basic mathematical skills.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Must be able to obtain authorization to work in Germany.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.

**Contract Requirements in accordance with Appendix J**:
Completed Fuels Apprentice Course (J3ABR2F031 00AB), military service or commercial equivalent
Completed FORCE Course (J3AZR2F051 05AB) or 10 years’ experience.
Government will schedule attendance at FORCE Course within 12 months of employment, if necessary.

**Certification**: National Petroleum Management Association Certified Petroleum Journeyman (CPJ) or equivalent certification is acceptable in place of fuels apprentice training.

**Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands**:
Shop environment in which mechanical equipment is operated, is loud and noisy, and some pieces of equipment have exposed moving components Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb, reach, and/or stretch arms, legs, or other parts of body to grasp objects. Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.