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Fuel Distribution Systems Operator (FDSO) Germany

Location Germany (Hohenfels, Grafenwoehr, Illeshiem)

Employment Duration Full time

Pay Range EURO

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Welcome to Maytag Aircraft

Maytag Aircraft Corporation is a U.S. Government services contractor, providing valuable and essential operations and maintenance services ranging from aircraft refueling and air terminal and ground handling to base operating support and weather observation and forecasting at multiple international and domestic locations.

The mission of Maytag Aircraft is to provide the best in contract services in support of U.S. Government operations worldwide, ensuring on time delivery to the highest quality standards at a fair and reasonable price.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maytag Aircraft services contracts that span the globe from Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean area to North and South America. Today, Maytag Aircraft is a major provider of aircraft refueling services and air terminal and ground handling services for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Energy Support Center and the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The Company often provides air terminal and ground handling support in foreign countries to dignitaries ranging from the President of the United States, U.S. Congressmen and Cabinet members, to numerous foreign diplomats.

Maytag Aircraft Corporation is expanding our global support to Refueling Services for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV). For the past fifty years Maytag is dedicated to supporting conventional surface and air vehicles. The expansion of our services to UAV/UGV provides our customers with a proven reputable Service Company to support the increasing demand for Surface and Air Unmanned Vehicles.

Services:

• Refueling & Base Support

• Air Terminal & Ground Support

• Weather Forecasting & Observation

  Job Description

  Position : Fuel Distribution Systems Operator (FDSO) Reports To : Terminal Manager Location : Germany (Hohenfels, Grafenwoehr, Illeshiem)

  Position Summary:

  The Fuel Distribution Systems Operator (FDSO) shall be qualified to receive, handle, and issue petroleum products. FDSO shall have practical experience in all facets of fuel distribution systems to include, pipeline systems, storage tanks, pumps, valves, fuel monitors and filters, and be able to receive fuel by tank truck or rail car and prepare and check receiving documents. FDSO shall be able to convert gauge and temperature readings to quantities of products and shall be able to perform quality assurance functions. FDSO shall be able to correlate pressures, temperatures, and quantities as read from various gauges and meters normally found at a fuel facility, ability to start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of fuel in pipeline into and out of tank. Obtain and visually inspects fuel samples, gauges tanks for water, temperature, and fuel levels. Operators shall have a basic understanding of written description and instructions pertaining to facility operations, shall be able to implement cyclic maintenance programs and safety programs relating to all aspects of facility operation and shall have demonstrated expertise in spill cleanup procedures, prevention and control measures, related equipment operation and maintenance. Performs general housekeeping and grounds maintenance for terminal facilities and systems.

  The FDSO will operate refueling and defueling trucks in support of aviation refueling objectives. The FDSO must be qualified to perform fuel servicing operations (refuel/defuel services) using mobile fuel servicing trucks, truck supplied pantograph and hoses sets. The FDSO shall pass a flight-line familiarization test, a practical equipment/facility competency test, and shall be certified as qualified. The FDSO should be familiar with safety regulations applicable to aviation and ground fuel servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities, and shall demonstrate a practical knowledge of and ability to inspect and maintain fuel servicing equipment and systems.

  Licensing:

  The FDSO shall be licensed in accordance with the vehicle operating laws, regulations, and codes of the Country in which they will operate equipment and shall be/remain in compliance with all such requirements for the duration of their employment. All drivers shall possess a current/valid Class C, CE driver’s license; drivers must possess an ADR Certificate with Tank endorsement. All drivers that may be required to operate vehicles and equipment on public roads shall be licensed for the class of vehicle to be operated on all such public roads.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Must possess a valid Class C, or C+E CDL. And be able to obtain and maintain an ADR Certificate with Tank endorsement.Must be able to lift or carry items that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Heavier items are moved with assistance from workers or with weight handling equipment. The work requires considerable standing, walking, bending, and climbing on tanks and other equipment in an outdoor setting.Shall be able to speak, read and comprehend basic English (be literate) to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders and operating procedures, training instructions and materials and be able to compose reports which convey complete information.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and after hours support as needed.

  Must be able to obtain/maintain all security requirements to work on contract to include but not limited to: Criminal background check, Police Report, U.S. Government background investigation, and applicable base access requirements.

  General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This does not prohibit management’s right to add or delete responsibilities as required or deemed necessary. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.