PRACTICAL EXAMS FUEL FARM MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

Fuel Farm Management Procedures Objective: Ensure that the Line Service Specialist demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the fuel storage layout and components; including the ability to safely demonstrate correct receipt procedures, storage procedures, quality control checks, transfer procedures, filtration system operation/maintenance and recordkeeping/inventory procedures. Fuel farm management includes many different aspects of the fuel handling process including receipt, storage, quality checks, transfer and recordkeeping/inventory procedures. Successful completion by the applicant should include these basic procedures as well as operations and requirements specific to your company. This practical exam can be done during a normal check of the fuel farm. It encompasses all aspects of fuel farm management and may be broken down into different visits so that all tasks may be accomplished. Any portion of the practical can be a simulation since some of the checks are periodic. Review the tasks outlined so that appropriate questions may be asked during each task and help organize the particular portion of the practical exam being done. The applicant will demonstrate the tasks included on the fuel farm practical exam and explain why each is important. As each task is done, observe that it is done correctly and safely and that the appropriate paperwork is followed and completed accurately. Following both the company and basic procedures with 100% accuracy is a must. If incorrect or unsafe procedures are displayed, the examiner should indicate a failing grade and explain to the applicant the correct and safe method to be used in the future. Subsequent retesting of individual tasks may take place at a future point in time determined by the examiner. The practical exam has been designed to cover all tasks required on the line. Due to the varying operations across the country, some of these tasks have specific personnel who perform them on a day-to-day basis. If the applicant being tested does not do a particular test / task, the tester must sign that task off with N/A (not applicable) plus the appropriate date and signature. If the applicant does any portion of the task being tested, even if only on an occasional basis, the task must be tested and passed by the applicant.

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Understands and explains all valves, pumps,

pipes, tanks and filters

Understands and explains color coding,

banding and signage

Explains and demonstrates emergency fuel

shut-off Iocation procedures

Knows location and how to use fire

extinguishers

Knows location and demonstrates proper

procedure for loading/unloading fuel

Understands and explains appropriate

settling times of fuel, if applicable

Explains importance of bill of lading

checks and fuel order comparison

Understands and demonstrates correct

gauging of tanks and quality

control checks

Correctly demonstrates and explains

operation and checks for filtration

equipment

Correctly demonstrates and explains

maintenance of filtration equipment

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Correctly demonstrates and explains

procedures for fuel transfer to mobile

fueling equipment

Correctly demonstrates and performs daily

fuel farm checks, tests and recordkeeping

Correctly demonstrates and performs

weekly fuel farm checks, tests and

recordkeeping

Correctly demonstrates and performs

monthly fuel farm checks, tests and

recordkeeping

Correctly demonstrates and performs other

periodic fuel farm checks, tests and

recordkeeping

Understands and explains correct inventory

control procedures and recordkeeping

Understands and demonstrates correct waste

disposal procedures and regulations

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Understands and explains ecological signs

of fuel leaks, regulatory requirements

and liability issues

Understands and demonstrates correct spill

prevention/dean-up procedures and

reporting

Understands and demonstrates proper

fuel farm housekeeping procedures

Correctly demonstrates and understands security regulations and procedures

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