WASS Fuel Specialist (CR) (LN) SUMMARY: **** The Fuel Specialist (FS) is responsible for performing fuel service operations and to manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum based products. The FS provides oversight and advisor service for all POL operations, maintenance and quality assurance. FS operates program- owned fueling/defueling equipment and assists in maintaining same. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ** **** * Complies with all applicable manuals, rules and regulations as it pertains to safely handling and storing all POL products on site. * Assists in maximizing program assets - Receive and stock bulk and package products. * Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units. * Select and submit samples to laboratory for testing as required * Perform petroleum and water accounting duties. * Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multi-product pipeline system as required. * Evaluate test results with specification requirements and makes recommendations regarding product disposition. * Receive samples and conduct tests on petroleum products. * Report findings in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials testing methods. * Apply fire prevention and safety control procedures in handling volatile products. * Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT). * Perform other duties as assigned. NATIONALIZATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **** * Provide Host Nation training and oversight of refueling distribution processes in support of refueling aircraft. * Provide oversight and training for Fuel Distribution System Operator contractors if required. * Assist with the development of a HN fuels training program and the creation of targeted On the Job (OJT) training modules to address capability deficiencies when identified. * Perform other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION REQUIRED ** * High School diploma or GED. **SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ** * Courteous, customer-oriented communications and interpersonal skills. * Minimum three (3) years experience in aircraft refueling and defueling operations. * Minimum of three (3) years in operating fuel distribution points or terminals. * Ability to wear PPE and perform all duties while wearing PPE. * Ability to correctly sample and test petroleum products. * Ability to react to spills correctly and operate a recovery plan successfully. * Conversant in English Level 2 in both Listening and Reading (L2/R/2.) * Spanish proficiency: Level 1 in both Listening and Reading (L1/R1). ** ** **QUALIFICATIONS: ** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CORE COMPETENCIES: 1. Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions. 2. Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information. 3. Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles. 4. Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people. 5. Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges. 6. Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner. 7. Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient. 8. Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve. 9. Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback. 10. Integrity - Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued. 11. Performance Management - Sets clear expectations & direction for staff; achieves team results consistently; coaches staff to improve; is a positive role model 12. Expense Management - Plans budget appropriately, uses sound judgment; analyzes operation for improving expense efficiency; demonstrates knowledge of financial process & results. 13. Leadership - Builds commitment to team, company, mission & customer through effective & frequent communications; promotes an environment of trust; fosters a respectful, energetic & positive work culture. **Primary Location: **Costa Rica-San Jose **Work Locations: ** **Job: **WASS MAINTENANCE **Organization: **AAR CORP. **Schedule: **Full-time