Fuels Handling Equipment (FHE) Technician

About the role

The Fuels Handling Equipment (FHE) Technician provides integrated logistics support to ensure the maintenance, accountability, and readiness of War Reserve Materiel fuels assets in a Unity Type Code configuration. The role involves inspecting, storing, and maintaining equipment to support contingency base operations and exercises.

Key responsibilities

• Service and functionally test FHE units such as R‑11 Refueling Units, R‑18 Pumping Units, and related equipment after repairs or before storage.
• Prepare equipment for storage according to technical data, perform periodic visual and functional inspections, and conduct hydrostatic hose testing.
• Maintain the shelf‑life program for hoses, valves, seals, and other parts, and perform inventory of RSPs and UTC FHE kits.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑5 years of experience with installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, or repair of fuel delivery systems.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and operate various machinery, trucks, forklifts, and motor vehicles.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and a valid driver’s license.

Required skills

• Hydrostatic hose testing.
• Operation and maintenance of fuel delivery systems.
• Forklift and truck operation.