PETROLEUM LABORATORY SPECIALIST

OVERVIEW
A Petroleum Laboratory Specialist refines and tests the fuel that moves the Guard. Use specialized science to evaluate and recommend petroleum products to fit the needs of the ever-changing battlefield. Conduct laboratory tests on samples and apply safety procedures in handling volatile products.

JOB DUTIES

• Gather samples and test petroleum products
• Evaluate test results and make recommendations on products
• Follow the American Society for Testing and Materials guidelines
• Safely handle volatile products in case of a fire or emergency 

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91

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TRAINING
Job training for a Petroleum Laboratory Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA, and an on-the-job split between the classroom and the field.

Some of the skills you'll learn are

• Testing methods
• Use of lab equipment, such as the centrifuge and spectrometer 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in chemistry and mathematics
• Ability to follow detailed procedures
• Interest in performing technical work

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills and experience you acquire as a Petroleum Laboratory Specialist could lead you into the petroleum industry or in a chemistry-related field doing testing in a lab.