Jobs in Horcott

The Fuels Technician is responsible for supporting the Fuels Supervisor with fuels operations, ensuring environmental compliance, inventory accuracy, and readiness across ground fuel, aviation fuel, and cryogenic systems. This role involves daily fuels department operations in alignment with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and ensures support for both peacetime and wartime mission requirements. The Fuels Officer coordinates with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and other stakeholders to maintain effective fuels support and operational excellence.

Key accountabilities

Operational
· Completion of fuels operations, including the handling and management of ground fuels, aviation fuels, and cryogenics.

· Conduct the receipt, storage, and issue of fuel from pipelines and tank trucks.

· Operate fuel dispensing systems, fuel and cryogenic storage facilities, and laboratory testing of fuel samples.

· Determine fuel requirements; compute and analyze current and projected needs to maintain appropriate stock levels.

· Follow operational procedures, system designs, facility layouts, and reporting structures to support mission changes and ensure contract compliance.

Compliance and Safety

· Follow safety rules and regulations in accordance with UK Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and USAF safety standards.

· Ensure compliance with applicable AF Instructions, Technical Orders, DoD publications, DESC policies, and health, safety, and environmental regulations.

· Coordinate with the Company Health, Safety, and Quality Manager on all HSE matters.

· Ensure compliance to mandatory programs as directed such as Land Mobile Radios (LMR), PMEL, Hazardous Waste/Material, Lockout/Tag-out, and Records Management.

· Must be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Able to write clear, well-organized, and accurate reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

· Able to communicate effectively in English using complex sentence structures.

· Must be capable of clearly, accurately, and promptly conveying and receiving verbal instructions, even in fast-paced or noisy environments.

· Must be able to read and interpret general orders, instructions, and guidance, and appropriately apply them to specific situations.

· Possess strong mathematical acumen with the ability to apply quantitative reasoning to solve complex problems logically and effectively.

· ADR/CPC Class 2 driver’s license is beneficial

· Familiarity with U.S. Air Force regulations and Department of Defense policies is beneficial