Fuel System Engineer Jobs in Amherst, MA (NOW HIRING)

The Massachusetts Military Division is searching for an experienced professional to monitor, maintain, and repair liquid fuels distribution systems at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. The Program Coordinator I works under the supervision of the base Facilities Manager, Civil Engineer, and Deputy Civil Engineer.
This position is responsible for the maintenance and installation of fuel storage and distribution systems as well as advising in developing repair and maintenance projects. An ideal candidate would have knowledge of and experience with the maintenance and repair of liquid fuel systems and hazardous fuel products as well as the ability to interpret relevant blueprints and schematics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs, repairs, and maintains fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing systems. Manages and modifies liquid fuel systems and components. Maintain liquid fuel storing, distributing, and dispensing. Performs maintenance on liquid fuel systems used for storing above and below ground tanks. Dispensing conventional fuels such as heating oil, gasoline and jet petroleum. Performs alterations of liquid fuel facilities to eliminate defects in design on construction. Performs recurring maintenance and seasonal overhaul on systems and components.
Performs recurring maintenance. Performs recurring maintenance and seasonal overhaul on systems and components. Inspects systems for leaking, corroding, faulty fittings, and inoperative components. Inspects for condition and operation of electrical units such as switches, starters, contactors, wiring, and fuse boxes. Inspects component parts such as pipe fittings, valves, pumps, filters separators, filters, meters, pressure gauges, and tanks. Checks for noise or vibration indicating trouble in motor or misalignment of pump rotor or shafts. Checks components for operation, and adjustments pressures, and internal and external leaks under pressure. Checks equipment for serviceability before installation. Repairs, replaces, and adjusts faulty system components. Cleans and repairs fuel strainers and replaces filter elements. Lubricates systems components.
Advises on problems installing and repairing liquid fuel storage . Advises operation and maintenance superintendent on problems installing and repairing of liquid fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing equipment and systems. Solves complex maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, wiring and schematic drawings. Develops and establishes operation and maintenance procedures to ensure maximum efficiency. Work with DLA on funding and performing maintenance projects.
Backflow Program Manager: Responsible for compliance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Safe Drinking Water Regulation 310CMR 22.22 as well as all applicable Air Force regulations pertaining to safe drinking water. Performs inspections, tests, and repairs on all backflow preventers. Performs cross-connection surveys on buildings base wide to ensure there are no unauthorized connections to potable water system. Reviews drawings and ensures/advises on proper device and installation. Mass. Cross Connection Tester/Surveyor license required.
Cathodic Protection Tester; Responsible for testing of cathodically protected structures to ensure proper readings/protection as outlined in UFC 3-570-6 Cathodic Protection Systems are maintained. Ensure proper documentation is maintained, also advise on updates/upgrades to systems which are non - compliant and require modification.
Utilize electronic systems to manage and document work completed. Order and manage on-hand replacement parts. Document work orders and preventative maintenance tasks in directed digital systems.
Performs other duties as required
ABOUT OUR AGENCY
The Massachusetts Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. To accomplish this, we must sustain a ready, reliable, and robust joint military team of Army, Air Force and civilians that will honor our responsibilities to nation and community. The National Guard is one branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Massachusetts National Guard consists of both the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the Massachusetts Air National Guard. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country.
Qualifications:
DESIRED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Mass. Cross Connection Tester/Surveyor license required.
• Knowledge is mandatory of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical principles that apply to maintenance and repair of liquid fuel systems
• Knowledge of emergency first aid; physiological effects, characteristics, and hazards of liquid fuel products
• Understanding of use and interpretation of wiring and schematic diagrams, blueprints and technical publications; operation and repair of liquid fuel systems
• Knowledge of sizes and use of materials and components; techniques of cutting and fitting pipes and installing and repairing equipment.
• Experience in maintaining dispensing system for motor gas and diesel fuel
• Experience and knowledge in maintaining fuel systems that dispense jet fuel
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work well with coworkers and supervisors
• Ability to interpret and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain files and records (paper and/or digital)
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings and potentially in severe weather
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs. and heavy objects
• Must possess a valid MA driver's license
• Must be able to acquire a Secret security clearance
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be free from fear of heights

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*
II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
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