Basic Job Description
Petroleum supply specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
- 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
- Perform petroleum and water accounting duties
- Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and
multiproduct pipeline system
Training Information
Job training for a petroleum supply specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in using petroleum.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
- Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
- Operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment
- Safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous materials
- Testing oil and fuels
ASVAB Score Required: 86 in aptitude area CL and 85 in aptitude area OF
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 211221
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license
Similar Civilian Occupations
- The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with oil refineries, pipeline companies and tanker truck and ship lines.
