Army MOS · Logistics
923A Petroleum Systems Technician
Overview
A Petroleum Systems Technician monitors and supervises the acquisition, storage, inspection, testing, issue, and distribution of petroleum products. This technician oversees pipelines, terminals, dispensing systems, laboratories, tanker loading and discharge, quality surveillance, environmental handling, waste disposal, and spill reporting and cleanup monitoring.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- operations management
- supply chain and logistics planning
- capacity planning
- quality assurance and surveillance
- regulatory and safety compliance
- data analysis and forecasting
- technical report writing
- team leadership and supervision
- risk assessment and mitigation
- infrastructure planning and design review
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Petroleum Apprentice (CPA): Level 1 · Funded · STAR
- Certified Petroleum Journeyman (CPJ): Level 2 · Funded · STAR
- Certified Petroleum Specialist (CPS): Level 3 · Funded · STAR
Career Growth
- Certified Petroleum Craftsman (CPC): Level 4 · Funded · STAR
- Certified Petroleum Professional (CPP): Level 5 · Funded · STAR
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector · Funded
Also Common
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
What the Work Involves
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Related Occupations
- Procurement Clerks
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Logistics Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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Expeditionary Fuels Officer
Marine Corps
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Air Force
92F
Petroleum Supply Specialist
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842A
Cargo Afloat Rig Team (CART) Phase I (RAS/FAS) Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (STREAM) for Cargo/Fuels
Navy
1391
Expeditionary Fuels Technician
Marine Corps
ABF
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Navy
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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