Petroleum Supply Specialist

Job Description

Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. It’s what keeps Soldiers pushing onward, and as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you’ll make sure they’ll never run out. In this position, you will ensure the proper handling, storage, and shipment of petroleum‑based products, such as oil, fuel, and compressed gas.

Petroleum Supply Specialists primarily supervise and manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products. They may operate specialized pumping equipment to load trucks, ships, trains, and aircraft; select and submit samples of petroleum‑based products for testing; perform petroleum and water accounting activities; test petroleum samples for contamination; repair specialized equipment; and be knowledgeable about facility safety procedures and storage guidelines.

As skills increase, responsibilities expand, and advanced specialists may supervise and train other Soldiers, assign duties, spot check work quality, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Through training, you will develop skills that can lead to a civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.

• Receive and stock bulk and packaged products.
• Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units.

• Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment.
• Planning and scheduling petroleum transport.
• Testing oil and fuels.

• Interest in shop mechanics and business math.
• Enjoy physical work.

Get paid to learn! Join the Army National Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. The Guard even offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation. After 10 weeks of Basic Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you will have completed a combination of hands‑on and classroom training.

• Paid training.
• A monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill.
• Federal and State tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service.
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans).
• Health care benefits available.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see  for details).