Job Description

The FHE Technician's primary responsibility is to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Fuels assets in accordance with USAF publications and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Retrieves inbound equipment from the loading/unloading freight or holding area.
• Evaluates the overall condition of Fuels assets and other related components and equipment.
• Performs visual inspections and functional checks.
• Cleans and inspects major and minor components when removed from Fuels assets.
• Troubleshoots deficiencies and takes the necessary corrective maintenance repair action.
• Rebuilds engines, fuel nozzles and fuel/air valves. Removes and replaces hoses and air lines.
• Performs reconstitution, replacing all missing or defective components that do not meet technical order specification.
• Performs mechanical, electrical and fuel servicing system repairs.
• Performs hydrostatic tests of fuel dispensing hoses.
• Calibrates gauges and meters used on Fuels assets and other related equipment.
• Documents time sheet/work orders and identifies parts and material being requisitioned.
• Performs corrosion control, this includes cleaning surfaces, sanding defected areas to remove corrosion, cleaning and priming surface, spraying or brushing on base coats of paint.
• Applies preservation materials to protect equipment in storage.
• Prepares Fuels assets for deployments.
• Cleans inside and outside work areas.
• Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) as directed by Amentum Supervisors and Managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains the battery charging room if applicable.
• Fits and removes batteries on receipt or out-load of Fuels assets.
• Reports worn or broken tools to Fuels supervision and identifies new tool requirements.
• Documents time sheets and work orders.
• Cleans inside and outside work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.
• Ability to interpret technical publications, maintenance action sheets, safety and environmental instructions.
• Capacity to work effectively with diverse workforce encompassing different cultural backgrounds.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• May be required to operate material handling and light to heavy military type vehicles/equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years of hands-on work experience on pumping systems, gasoline and diesel engines required.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training to a proficiency level of journeyman in a structured school of mechanical maintenance of fuel pumping systems, to include internal combustible engines and electrical systems is desired.