| Job Title : |
Petroleum lab specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Transportation, Enlisted, Combat Support |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard petroleum laboratory specialist is responsible for the quality, purity and durability of all fuels and oils used in National Guard vehicles. This specialist helps ensure that the National Guard vehicles remain mobile. Duties include:
Receiving and testing samples of petroleum products
Evaluating results and recommending steps regarding the results
Using fire prevention and safety controls
Testing and analyzing chemicals for strength, purity and toxic qualities
Keeping laboratory records and files
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard petroleum laboratory specialist should:
Be interested in chemistry, mathematics and technical work
Be able to follow detailed requirements
Have an interest in lab work |
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