Fuel Laboratory Technician

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Position Title: Fuel Laboratory Technician

As a Fuel Laboratory Technician you will supervise or conduct laboratory tests on petroleum oil and lubricant products. Specific duties may include: obtaining or receiving petroleum product samples; conducting laboratory tests for contaminants strength and toxic qualities; evaluating test results against specification requirements; making recommendations regarding product disposition; following fire prevention and safety control procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains quality control of petroleum fuel and other products as necessary.
• Operates and maintains laboratory test equipment.
• Maintains files and documentation related to test equipment and test results of equipment.
• Collects and analyzes product samples from receipt sources bulk storage tanks and dispensing equipment.
• Establishes a sample correlation program with the aerospace fuels area laboratory to ensure the integrity of the baselevel analysis procedures.
• Evaluates test results with specification requirements and makes recommendations regarding product disposition.
• Assist with daily fuel operations as needed.
• Ensures an effective product segregation and recovery program is implemented.
• Implements the lock out tag out program to prevent the use of substandard fuel or facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Tracks and account for Fuel Laboratory testing equipment to ensure its stays within the manufacture recommended calibration dates.
• Track and ensure the latest testing ASTMs and military standards are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned as assigned by the management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years work history with experience in fuel testing required.
• US Army Quartermaster school certifications or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of B1 level testing and requirements to meet standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and willingness to operate in a TEAM environment.
• Experience with ASTM and MilStd3004A standards.
• Load and unload Lab Instrumentation
• Fuel Analysis for DF2 JetA1 JP8 and gasoline products.
• Laboratory skills: Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment; calibrates laboratory instruments; Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Computer skills: Works well with Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of mandatory of composition properties and characteristics of petroleum products including toxic explosive and fire hazards; environmental protection procedures; conservation; methods of receiving storing testing and evaluating fuel under normal field or remote conditions; and fuels deployment and contingency operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical requirements may include lifting to 35 lbs. team lifting 50 lbs. climbing extended sitting and standing stooping stretching or bending.
• Individuals must be able to sit and concentrate for extended periods.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.

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