Fuels Manager

Fuels Manager

Overview 

Prime Response Inc. (PRI) is seeking a highly experienced Fuels Manager to oversee all ground and aviation fuel operations supporting the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). This role provides full-time, on-site leadership responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient fuels operations in accordance with Air Force regulations, DLA-Energy requirements, and contract performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Manage all ground and aviation fuel operations supporting DLA-Energy fuels account (SE5F3S) and FP7000 customer account
  
• Provide full-time on-site oversight of fuels activities in accordance with Air Force regulations and contractual requirements
  
• Coordinate daily operations, prioritize workload, and ensure all tasks are completed on time and to customer satisfaction
  
• Serve as primary liaison with the Government COR and customer stakeholders through the Project Manager
  

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict adherence to USAF, OSHA, state of Colorado, environmental, and safety regulations
  
• Implement and manage the Quality Control Plan and self-inspection program
  
• Monitor and maintain compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, including:
  
  • Fuel sampling compliance (100%)
    
  • Operational safety compliance (100%)
    
  • Fuel gain/loss accountability standards
    
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for any operational discrepancies
  

Safety & Environmental Management

• Enforce spill prevention, response, and cleanup procedures
  
• Oversee Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site (HWAS) compliance and environmental programs
  
• Maintain readiness to execute Emergency Fuels Support Plan
  
• Ensure all fueling operations meet safety and environmental standards
  

Personnel Management

• Supervise and lead a team of fuels specialists in a military environment
  
• Conduct performance evaluations, counseling, and development planning
  
• Manage scheduling, discipline, and labor requirements in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements
  
• Ensure all personnel maintain required certifications and recurring training
  

Fleet & Equipment Oversight

• Oversee maintenance and management of refueling vehicle fleet
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and state vehicle regulations
  
• Manage vehicle identification link (VIL) key program
  

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report key performance and quality metrics
  
• Produce monthly reports highlighting workload, compliance, and operational performance
  
• Identify process improvements and implement corrective actions as needed
  

Cost & Resource Management

• Manage labor utilization, PTO usage, and staffing efficiencies
  
• Provide recommendations for cost control and operational savings
  

• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD ground and/or aviation fuels services (Air Force experience preferred)
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising fuels personnel in a DoD environment
  
• Demonstrated experience managing fuels operations in a contract environment
  
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with Air Force and DLA-Energy standards
  
• Expertise in fuel handling, storage systems, and accounting processes
  
• Experience with environmental compliance, including hazardous waste management
  
• Familiarity with Air Force MICT or similar self-inspection programs
  
• Ability to interpret technical guidance and implement maintenance and safety programs
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement
  
• Experience managing Vehicle Identification Link (VIL) key programs
  
• Experience supporting aviation fueling operations in a military environment
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
  
• Ability to obtain required DLA-Energy fuels accounting credentials (minimum NEAC Level III background)
  
• Ability to meet flight line driving requirements
  
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding and safety-sensitive environment