Fuels Technician

Principal Accountabilities: • Retrieves inbound equipment from the loading/unloading freight or holding area. • Evaluates the overall condition of Fuels assets and other related components and equipment. Performs visual inspections and functional checks. • Cleans and inspects major and minor components when removed from Fuels assets. • Troubleshoots deficiencies and takes the necessary corrective maintenance repair action. • Rebuilds engines, fuel nozzles, and fuel/air valves. Removes and replaces hoses and air lines. • Performs reconstitution, replacing all missing or defective components that do not meet technical order specification. • Performs mechanical, electrical and fuel servicing system repairs. • Performs hydrostatic tests of fuel dispensing hoses. • Calibrates gauges and meters used on Fuels assets and other related equipment. • Documents time sheet/work orders and identifies parts and material being requisitioned. • Performs corrosion control, this includes cleaning surfaces, sanding defected areas to remove corrosion, cleaning and priming surface, spraying or brushing on base coats of paint. • Applies preservation materials to protect equipment in storage. • Prepares Fuels assets for deployments. • Cleans inside and outside work areas.