Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)
Watercraft, aircraft, trucks, tanks and other Army vehicles simply can't run without fuel and oil. Petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel and compressed gas, need special storage and handling. It's up to the Petroleum Supply Specialists to take charge of the proper storage and shipment of these products.
Petroleum Supply Specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. Some of your duties as a Petroleum Supply Specialist may include:
Dispensing bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities
Selecting and submitting samples of petroleum, oils and lubricants to labs for testing
Performing petroleum and water accounting duties
Taking emergency precautions to prevent harm to self and facilities in the event of petroleum spillage or fire
Connecting hoses and valves and operating pumps to load petroleum products into tanker trucks, airplanes, ships and railroad cars
Testing oils and fuels for pollutants
Repairing pipeline systems, hoses, valves and pumps
Checking the volume and temperature of petroleum and gases in tankers, barges, and storage tanks
Preparing storage and shipping records
Storing and moving packaged petroleum products using forklifts
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Training
Job training for a Petroleum Supply Specialist consists of 9 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and approximately 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in using petroleum. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. You'll learn:
Testing oil and fuels
Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
Operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment
Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
Safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous materials
The Army offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.
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Helpful Skills
Helpful attributes include:
An interest in working with machines and equipment
An ability to follow spoken instructions
An interest in shop mechanics and business math
A preference for physical work
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Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level Petroleum Supply Specialists supervise and train other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level Petroleum Supply Specialist, you may be involved in:
Assigning duties
Spot checking work quality
Determining source of product contamination in storage areas and pipelines
Directs reclamation and disposition for petroleum products
Assuring adherence to safety procedures
Ensuring that efficient, clean and safe work environments are maintained
Supervising aircraft refueling and defueling operations
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Related Civilian Jobs
The skills you learn as a Petroleum Supply Specialist will help prepare you for a civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies and tanker truck and ship lines.
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