Fuels Distribution System Operator Lead

Company Overview: Work Where it Matters Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ARS, 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, ARS 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, ARS delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations. As an ARS 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. Description: Summary: A Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO), Lead is responsible to Fuels Management Team (FMT) and the Project Manager for satisfactory accomplishment of all assigned tasks to include but not limited to accountability, security, safety, and task performance within their designated area of responsibility (AOR). This individual will be a technical expert on all equipment and system operations within their AOR. A Lead will perform duties within Fuels Operations to include issue, receive, store, account for, quality check, and dispense aviation fuel, de-icing fluid, gasoline, cryogenic fluids/gases, compressed natural gas, heating oil, and diesel fuel using a variety of fixed facilities and mobile fuel handling equipment. Responsible for the daily task coordination of fuels personnel and resources, in consultation with FMT, to ensure all mission requirements are met. Performs duties as a flightline expeditor and/or refueling unit operator, as necessary. This is a working Lead position. Responsibilities: Perform all assigned duties and functions as is directed by AFI 23-101, AFM 23-122 and AFI 23-201, applicable Technical Orders, and other publications. Perform all duties/responsibilities of a FDSO. Assigns FMT Management tasks to all fuels personnel within their AOR. Ensures all FDSO daily tasks are completed by assigned fuels personnel. Performs Fuels related task training and certification, if qualified. Researches, validates, and submits purchases orders within assigned area of responsibility. Provides expert technical advice to FMT on operational issues, as required. Review work projections (e.g. flying schedules) to ensure sufficient employee coverage. Maintain facilities, grounds and equipment within their scope of responsibility in a clean, safe, and neat manner including housekeeping, cleanliness, and general appearance. Provide fuel support for the 24 hour, 7-day Joint Base Andrews, Maryland no-fail missions. Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely. Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries and near miss & hazardous situations. Must be able to perform all essential tasks as related to directives in Contractual Performance Work Statement. Perform Facility Manager duties, if assigned. Perform all contract/fuels related additional duties and tasks as assigned. Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship. High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of verifiable fuel handling experience (e.g. with petroleum tank farm, flightline refueling operations, commercial tank truck petroleum experience). Must have an "Acceptable" driving record for the past 3 years and currently have at least a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker, air brake, and HAZMAT endorsements on the license or t…

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