FHE Technician – Fuel Assets Maintenance

About the role

The FHE Technician is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of fuel handling equipment (FHE) in accordance with USAF publications, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities

• Retrieve inbound equipment, evaluate condition, perform visual inspections and functional checks.
• Clean, inspect, rebuild engines, fuel nozzles, fuel/air valves and replace hoses, air lines, batteries.
• Conduct hydrostatic tests, calibrate gauges and meters, and perform corrosion control and preservation.
• Document time sheets, work orders and requisition parts; prepare assets for deployment.
• Perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments and maintain the battery charging room.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years hands‑on experience with pumping systems, gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a beginner level.
• Valid driver’s license (home country and ability to obtain host‑nation license).
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 lb and work outdoors in noisy environments.

Required skills

• Fuel pumping system maintenance.
• Gasoline and diesel engine repair.
• Hydrostatic testing of fuel dispensing hoses.
• Gauge and meter calibration.
• Corrosion control and preservation techniques.
• Battery maintenance and charging equipment operation.
• Material handling equipment operation.