92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
About the Role
Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. As a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you’ll ensure the proper handling, storage, and shipment of petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel, and compressed gas. This role involves supervising and managing the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Follow facility safety procedures and storage guidelines
- Receive and stock bulk and packaged products
- Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units
- As skills increase, take on management duties such as supervising and training other Soldiers, assigning duties, spot-checking work quality, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures
Skills You’ll Learn
- Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
- Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
- Testing oil and fuels
Helpful Skills
- Interest in shop mechanics and business math
- Enjoyment of physical work
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills and experience applicable to civilian careers with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.
Training
Join the Army National Guard to earn while you learn. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training. The Guard also offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.
Benefits
- Paid training
- 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
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
- 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 NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.