As a Petroleum Handler you will be responsible for managing a range of fuels, oils and lubricants and their storage and handling facilities. You will also operate refuelling services both in the field and at static locations.
Job Details
The Petroleum Handler (PETRL HNDLR) soldier is a member of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) which is one of the largest logistic organisations in Australia when compared to civilian companies. It is responsible for a very large range of tasks not only supporting the Army but also the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.
The RAAOC is concerned with the provision of logistic support to the Army, specifically with providing, managing, warehousing and issuing all the Army's equipment. RAAOC is also responsible for such things as the demolition and disposal of explosives, salvage of battle-damaged equipment, re-packing of parachutes and many other support services.
A Petroleum Handler (PETRL HNDLR) is responsible for the deployment, construction, operation and maintenance of a range of petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL), storage and handling facilities. This includes the operation of field and static POL equipment at kerbside refuelling points, the limited testing and analysis of POL products, and the storage, packaging and disposal of Dangerous Goods (DG), including hazardous materials, but excluding DG Class 1 (Ammunition and Explosives).
Primary Duties
The duties listed below are those that could be expected to be performed before promotion to Corporal. Note that not all duties are performed in each position:
- Petroleum Regulations and Safety Procedures;
- Conduct Basic Fuel Quality Control Procedures;
- Manage Petroleum Products;
- Perform Ground Fuel Operations;
- Operate Safely in a Confined Space; and
- Operate in a Bulk Fuel Installation.
Note: Petroleum Handler has a ceiling rank of SGT.
You may also wish to consider the career option of Operator Petroleum.
