Position Responsibilities:
- Directs the daily operation of a stations fuels distribution system to include the bulk tank farms, fuel transfers, helicopter fueling, aircraft fueling, fuel truck operations, fuel quality assurance, vessel fuel offloading/loading operations, and maintenance of fuel distribution system & facilities, and fuel requirements for science projects.
- Supervises and provides work direction for the department.
- Ensure fuel quality assurance meeting fuel standards set by MIL-STD-3004-1B and MIL-STD-1518E.
- Creates daily and seasonal schedules for Fuels Department personnel.
- Plan, manage, and evaluate the work of the crew.
- Track departments inventory supplies. Work with Fuels Supervisor to procure inventory.
- Track stations fuel movement issue, transfers, and receives.
- Report stations fuel data to Fuels Supervisor and ASC leadership.
- Ensures the department completes training modules for Fuels tasking and equipment use.
- Confers with other leadership to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Confers with management and subordinates to resolve problems and complaints.
- Works in the Fuels Office, assisting with radio communications, work direction, and interdepartmental communications with the Fuels Coordinator.
- Helps Fuels Supervisor with writing/revising/editing Fuels Department documents, including Standard Operating Procedures, Training Documents, and Job Hazard Assessments.
- Complete and submit daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
- Maintains workplace safety program and ensures safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
- Works outside on various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of three years combined experience working with the following is required: fuels, plumbing, pumps, hoses, and valves. Mechanical or technical experience related to minor engine repair, auto or equipment repair, wildland firefighting, irrigation, farming work, marine, golf course maintenance, or any discipline in engineering can also be considered qualifying.
- Minimum of Two years of experience in a first line leadership or supervisory position.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
- Intermediate experience using Word and Excel is required.
- Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee a station with little direct supervision.
- Ability to seek a team approach.
- Ability to bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Previous experience with remote fuel operations is preferred.
- Radio operations and communications experience.
- A College degree is preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
- Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
- Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
- Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
- Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
- Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
- Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
- Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Boots Required: Yes
Compensation Details:
N/A
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role 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:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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