Fuels Handling Equipment (FHE) Technician

About the role

Amentum is hiring an FHE Technician whose main responsibility is to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Fuels assets in line with USAF publications and the Performance Work Statement (PWS), while ensuring compliance with the PWS and the Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The work is done in a maintenance shop or warehouse and may involve outdoor work.

Key responsibilities

• Retrieve inbound equipment from the loading/unloading freight or holding area and evaluate the condition of Fuels assets and related components.
• Perform visual inspections, functional checks, cleaning and inspection of components, and troubleshoot deficiencies with corrective repair actions.
• Rebuild engines, fuel nozzles and fuel/air valves, and replace hoses and air lines.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and fuel servicing system repairs, including hydrostatic testing of fuel dispensing hoses and calibrating gauges and meters.
• Document time sheets and work orders, identify parts and materials needed, and report worn or broken tools.
• Perform corrosion control (cleaning, sanding, priming, painting) and apply preservation materials to stored equipment.
• Prepare Fuels assets for deployment, clean work areas, maintain the battery charging room if applicable, fit and remove batteries, and perform Temporary Duty as directed.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, and at least two years of hands-on experience with pumping systems, gasoline and diesel engines.
• Valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain a host nation driver's license; may operate material handling and light-to-heavy military vehicles.
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs and to travel domestically and internationally.
• Preferred: formal training to journeyman level in mechanical maintenance of fuel pumping systems, including internal combustion engines and electrical systems.