Fuel Farm Operator

San Francisco, CA | SFO 422 San Francisco, CA 94128, USA

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Fuel Farm Operating Team, you will be responsible for sampling and testing products for quality control, and performing inspections and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems, and fueling vehicles. Other responsibilities include receiving and dispatching jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, av gas, and glycol via pipelines and fuel trucks.

Role Purpose

The Fuel Farm Operator is responsible for sampling and testing products for quality control, performing inspections and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems, and fueling vehicles. Other duties include receiving and dispatching jet fuel via pipelines and fuel trucks. The operator ensures that products meet or exceed quality standards, completes work in a timely manner, and projects a professional image for Menzies Aviation at SFO.

Pay: $36.16/Hr.

Work type: Full Time | On‑site

What you will be doing:

• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities and systems.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly petroleum product log entries of fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance.
• Preventative maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities and related equipment on fueling vehicles.
• Routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government, and industry standards.
• Compliance with A4A specifications on fuel quality.
• Transfer products and monitor storage tanks, pipelines, and related equipment to prevent spills, releases, overfills, and contamination.
• Identify and remedy abnormal fuel system alarm conditions and coordinate with upstream shippers and airside hydrant system operations.
• Calculate and manage time for storage tanks before reaching full capacity to avoid accidental valve shutdown.
• Manage tank storage and dispense fuel in coordination with flow rates.
• Understand and comply with environmental regulations, including stormwater handling and discharge procedures.
• Operate oil‑water separators, handle off‑spec fuel, and load into tanker trucks.
• Keep the fuel farm presentable at all times.
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Conduct all work safely by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state, and federal safety policies and procedures.
• Properly manage hazardous materials and waste, including jet fuel and contaminated debris, and respond to emergencies.
• Change filters and manage contaminated filters appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility to take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. Menzies Aviation is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff. The company prohibits the misuse of alcohol and drugs and carries out regular testing to enforce its Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre‑employment testing, including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Handle fueling carts and hoses that require lifting and moving up to 70 lbs.
• Basic math calculation skills.
• Must pass a background check and obtain U.S. Customs seal as required.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must obtain and maintain all required airport and Customs badges/seals.
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse knowledge and perspectives are represented.

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