Petroleum Supply Specialist

OVERVIEW
Petroleum Supply Specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.

JOB DUTIES

• Receive and stock bulk and package products
• Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units
• Select and submit samples to laboratory for testing
• Perform petroleum and water accounting duties
• Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multi-product pipeline system

TRAINING
Job training for a Petroleum Supply Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in using petroleum.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
• Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
• Operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment
• Safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous materials
• Testing oil and fuels

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in shop mechanics and business math
• Ability to follow spoken instructions
• Preference for physical work

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Clerical (CL): 86
• Operators & Food (OF): 85

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WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
923A Petroleum Systems Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.