Fuel Distribution Supervisor, White Sands, NM
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Description
Technica LLC seeks to recruit for the position of Fuel Distribution Supervisor on a government contract with a place of performance at White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serves as the on-site supervisor over all POL/fuel distribution operations across WSMR Main Post and multiple remote range delivery points, exercising full supervisory responsibility over the fuel delivery and dispensing crew.
- Plans weekly and monthly work schedules, delivery sequences, and staffing assignments based on customer fuel requirements and range access windows across WSMR's 2.2-million-acre operating area.
- Ensures all fuel tankers hold the required quantities of each fuel type on the final workday of each week, drawing fuel only from the designated WSMR bulk fuel point.
- Determines daily task assignments, equipment allocation, and route priorities; independently redirects personnel and equipment to address unanticipated mission requirements driven by range test schedules, road closures, and live-fire restrictions.
- Selects and assigns personnel to specific delivery routes and tasks, explains work requirements and procedures, and provides guidance when operational issues arise.
- Schedules crews and approves overtime within FMCSA hours-of-service limits (49 CFR 395); tracks CDL and medical certificate expiration dates for all FDSOs.
- Reviews work in progress and upon completion; adjusts plans and assignments as needed to keep deliveries on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinates equipment maintenance needs and material/supply requirements with the Technica maintenance function to avoid delivery delays.
- Monitors compliance with fuel quality requirements per MIL-STD-3004; ensures quality certificates of conformance are maintained on file and fuel sampling is conducted IAW contract requirements.
- Enforces the absolute prohibition on hot refueling at WSMR; ensures all aircraft refueling and defueling is performed cold with proper grounding and bonding.
- Manages all fuel service requests through the Government-provided FUELS SharePoint system; ensures all transactions and accountability documents are accurately recorded and maintained.
- Ensures all labor hours, mileage, and fuel issued are reported daily in the FUELS SharePoint, aligned to the correct CLIN and WBS with no cross-utilization between requests; updates the FUELS SharePoint daily with current operational status.
- Prepares overtime requests in the FUELS SharePoint (requesting activity, purpose, dates and times, hours by position) and the quarterly overtime estimate for Technica program management review.
- Develops performance standards, conducts performance counseling and reviews, and identifies training needs for subordinate Fuel Distribution System Operators (FDSOs).
- Monitors compliance with company safety and environmental standards, applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, and WSMR installation safety policies.
- Ensures any spill involving Technica personnel or equipment is reported immediately and a written spill report is completed the same day.
- Maintains delivery and production records; keeps Technica program management informed of operational status, performance issues, and schedule conflicts.
- Ensures required deliverables are completed on time: daily fueling activity report, DA Form 3643/3644, fueling plans, quarterly training and certification roster, and equipment discrepancy reports.
- Reviews and approves employee timesheets; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations for open FDSO positions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have at least 3 years of experience supervising drivers, fuel/POL distribution operations, or similar transportation and logistics functions.
- Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA CDL and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Working knowledge of fuel handling, storage, and dispensing safety procedures, to include Army petroleum doctrine and applicable regulations.
- Must have a collaborative work style that fosters cooperation and teamwork across a multi-site, remote workforce.
- Must have strong organizational and scheduling skills to manage staffing and equipment across geographically dispersed delivery points, including remote range sites accessible by unpaved desert roads.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for more than 3 years for CAC/NACI eligibility.
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college or supervisory training preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Subject to monthly random drug testing under the contract drug-free workplace program.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be able to travel routinely between WSMR Main Post and remote range sites in all weather conditions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials endorsements.
- Prior military experience as an NCO or Warrant Officer in a petroleum, transportation, or logistics MOS (e.g., 92F, 88M, 92A).
- Prior experience managing operations across multiple remote or dispersed work sites in an Army or DoD contract environment.
- Familiarity with Army fuel accountability documentation, including DD Form 1348 and DA Forms 3643/3644, and the FUELS SharePoint tracking system.