Back Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) Specialist

BACKGROUND

HQ NAEW&C Force Geilenkirchen (HQ NAEW&CF GK) is a multinational high-readiness force. The Logistics Wing (LW) is responsible for the safe and effective maintenance of the NE-3A fleet conducted at the Main Operating Base (MOB) / Forward Operating Bases/Location (FOBs/L) and other deployed locations to sustain delivery of the E-3A Component operational output. The Logistic Support Squadron is responsible for establishing and implementing inventory management procedures and accounting controls for all E-3A peculiar/non-peculiar materiel assets assigned to the MOB and all FOBs/FOL, as well as DOB/L. The Material Storage & Distribution Branch is responsible for proper receipt, issue, storage, warehousing and materiel handling for all peculiar and non-peculiar items and equipment.

The Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) Section supervises, manages and supplies POL products to all on-base users and visiting customers. This includes ground and aircraft fuels, general lubricants and specific aircraft POL products. The incumbent refuels and defuels aircraft, and performs Quality Control Checks and routine functions for the efficient and effective operation of the POL Section.

THE ROLE

• Fueling and de-fueling aircraft;
• Issuing gasoline to operators of various type vehicles and motor driven support equipment;
• Operating and monitoring the automated on base hydrant refueling system in the Fuel Control Center;
• Performing inspections, services, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fuel trucks and other POL mobile/support equipment;
• Inspecting, servicing and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all fixed POL infrastructure;
• Performing safety checks, maintenance and minor repair of POL equipment;
• Maintaining POL related shelf life data and marking POL products with appropriate labels;
• Taking and dispatching samples under the POL quality control scheme;
• Performing daily and monthly stocktaking duties;
• Assisting/escorting contractor personnel;
• Operating logistics related computer terminals;
• Operating motor vehicles, especially tank trucks, as well as other POL installations and support equipment;
• Performing dispatcher and general housekeeping duties, including ground snow/ice removal;
• Assisting in conducting On-the-Job Training programs.

   

   

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

   

  • Basic working knowledge of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) handling principles acquired through at least 2 years` related, current professional experience;
  • At least 1 year professional experience as tank truck driver, commercial truck driver or as operator/mechanic of a larger tank farm;
  • Secondary education and completed basic vocational training in a POL refining/handling related field;
  • Driving license equivalent to European Class CE;
  • License for transporting dangerous goods/cargo on the road;
  • Sufficient knowledge of the HQ's host nation language is required;
  • The work, both oral and written, in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English, therefore adequate level of English knowledge is essential;
  • Basic knowledge of Standard Automatic Data Processing Systems is required.

     

     

    THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE

     

    • Experience working in an international/military environment;
    • Experience as POL operations specialist at a military air base or larger commercial airport;
    • Completed appropriate advanced vocational training.

       

      SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

       

      Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement.

       

       

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      TEST/INTERVIEW

       

      Please note that the test/interview (if invited) is conducted in accordance with current COVID-19 restrictions, if applicable at the time of the test/interview. Our recruitment team will provide further guidance for invited candidates.

       

       

      CONTRACT

       

      Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered.

       

       

      SALARY

       

      Salary value indicated in this vacancy notice is based on the new Single Salary Spine scale.

       

       

      WHAT DO WE OFFER?

       

      • Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff;
      • Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme;
      • Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible);
      • Retirement Pension Plan.

         

         

        Please note that due to the large volume of applications the screening process may take up to 2 months after closing date.

         

        We appreciate your patience!