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OVERVIEW
Petroleum Supply Specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.
JOB DUTIES
- Receive and stock bulk and package products
- Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units
- Select and submit samples to laboratory for testing
- Perform petroleum and water accounting duties
- Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multi-product pipeline system
TRAINING
Job training for a Petroleum Supply Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in using petroleum.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
- Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
- Operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment
- Safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous materials
- Testing oil and fuels
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in shop mechanics and business math
- Ability to follow spoken instructions
- Preference for physical work
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
- Clerical (CL): 86
- Operators & Food (OF): 85
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
923A Petroleum Systems Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.
