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.
Petroleum Supply Specialists primarily supervise and manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Petroleum Supply Specialists take on management duties, including supervising and training other Soldiers, assigning duties, spot-checking work quality, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
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
- Operate airplane refueling systems and equipment
- Plan and schedule petroleum transport
Skills
- Interest in shop mechanics and business math
- Enjoy physical work
Qualifications
- 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.
Training
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 even offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.
Benefits
- 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
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Civilian career opportunities
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.