Description
The Air Force must maintain thousands of miles of fuel and water lines essential to our daily operations. It’s the job of Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialists to manage the plumbing, wastewater collection systems, liquid fuel storage and natural gas distribution systems on every base. These professionals are highly trained in a wide variety of areas, including the principles of operation and construction and fire suppression systems in order to keep our bases running smoothly while upholding the highest environmental standards.
Core Skills
- infrastructure systems maintenance
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical troubleshooting
- reading blueprints and schematics
- SCADA and control system awareness
- safety and regulatory compliance
- work order and ticket management
- asset and inventory management
- incident response and escalation
- documentation and reporting
- coordination with engineers and contractors
- time and priority management
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Plumber License
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Backflow Prevention Certification
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- Certified Water Operator
- Certified Fuel Handler
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.