Tharanatha Poojary

Experienced Fuel Distribution System Operator and Fuel Distribution System Mechanic with extensive experience supporting U.S. military fuel operations and government-contracted environments. Skilled in bulk fuel receiving, storage, testing, transfer, distribution, aircraft and ground-equipment refuelling, fuel-system maintenance, PMCS, and spill response. Experienced with Jet A-1, JP-8, MOGAS, bulk storage tanks, collapsible fuel tanks, pipelines, pumps, filter separators, valves, meters, gauges, and fuel-quality testing.

Strong knowledge of U.S. military fuel standards and safety procedures, with proven ability to work independently, coordinate with teams, and perform physically demanding operations in challenging environments.

Fuel Distribution System Operator - Fluor Corporation (Sakom Services) - Manda Bay, Kenya

(2023-01 - 2025-09)

• Safely received, stored, transferred, and distributed aviation and ground fuels through pipelines and pumping systems while monitoring for leaks, contamination, and other potential hazards.
• Performed bulk fuel receipt, storage, and dispatch operations for Jet A-1 and ground fuels in accordance with U.S. military ATP 4-43 and MIL-STD-3004 B&C fuel-testing requirements.
• Collected fuel samples and performed quality-control testing, including visual inspection, density, API gravity, temperature, FSII, flash point, and Aqua-Glo testing.
• Monitored fuel inventories, coordinated resupply requirements, and maintained accurate records of fuel received and issued.
• Recorded daily fuel receipts and issues using DA Form 3643 and DA Form 3644.
• Performed cold refuelling operations using R11 fuel tankers for fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aircraft.
• Operated fuel trucks for assigned fuelling missions at airfields and camp locations.
• Performed preventive maintenance and minor mechanical/electrical repairs on pumps, fuel-water separators, bladders, valves, and associated fuel-distribution equipment.
• Served as custodian of the HAZMAT storage area and performed initial response actions for fuel spills and fire incidents while notifying appropriate authorities.

Fuel Distribution System Operator - Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) - Manda Bay, Kenya

(2022-03 - 2023-01)

• Conducted cold refuelling operations using R11 fuel tankers for fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aircraft.
• Performed retail and generator refuelling operations for ground equipment.
• Conducted operational and preventive maintenance checks on R11 fuel tankers, 350-GPM pumps, filter separators, nozzles, gauges, meters, hoses, valves, pipelines, and collapsible fuel tanks.
• Performed filter changes, pipeline maintenance, valve maintenance, and general operator-level fuel-system maintenance.
• Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of bulk storage tanks and pump houses in accordance with applicable standards.
• Received, stored, issued, and distributed approximately 120,000 gallons of aviation fuel and automotive gasoline.
• Performed fuel-quality control using Aqua-Glo, gravity, API, temperature, and visual sample inspections.
• Maintained safety controls during fuel-transfer operations.
• Responded to accidental fuel spills and removed contaminated topsoil to support environmental protection requirements.

Fuel Distribution System Mechanic - SOS International LLC - Camp Taji, Iraq

(2018-10 - 2020-08)

• Maintained and repaired MOGAS and diesel fuel systems, storage facilities, and distribution components.
• Inspected fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities for leaks, corrosion, defective fittings, and mechanical-system malfunctions.
• Maintained and repaired distribution lines, float gauges, piping, valves, pumps, meters, gauges, and roof sumps.
• Inspected electrical wiring, switches, controls, grounding systems, and related components for safe operating condition.
• Lubricated and repacked valves, serviced pumps, replaced gaskets and seals, corrected pump misalignment, and cleaned strainers and filters.
• Serviced water separators and verified meter accuracy and calibration.
• Overhauled pressure-regulating and excess-flow valves and adjusted, aligned, calibrated, or replaced gauges and meters.
• Installed and removed filters, piping, and other fuel-system components during repairs and system modifications.
• Operated, maintained, inspected, and repaired spill-response equipment and accessories.

Supervisor - Mondovi Motors Pvt. Ltd. - Mangalore, India

(2015-01 - 2018-09)

• Supervised workshop operations and allocated repair assignments to a team of 10 technicians.
• Diagnosed vehicle problems, inspected vehicles, determined repair requirements, and communicated repair recommendations to customers.
• Allocated work according to technician skill levels while ensuring repairs met manufacturer standards and agreed timelines.
• Provided technical assistance, on-the-job training, and guidance to technicians.
• Managed warranty procedures and ensured compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Performed engine tuning, repairs, component replacement, reassembly, and testing.
• Communicated repair requirements, estimated costs, and maintenance actions clearly to customers.
• Conducted road tests with customers and technicians when required.

Fuel Operator - DynCorp International - FOB Leatherneck, Afghanistan

(2010-07 - 2014-09)

• Performed hot and cold ground refueling operations for fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aircraft.
• Conducted operational maintenance and PMCS on Forward Area Refueling Points (FARPs) and associated fuel equipment.
• Maintained 600-GPM pumps, filter separators, fuel pumps, storage tanks, nozzles, strainers, pressure gauges, meters, hoses, valves, and collapsible fuel tanks.
• Performed filter, pipeline, valve, and fuel-tank maintenance and operator-level maintenance of bulk storage facilities.
• Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of bulk storage tanks and pump houses.
• Received, stored, issued, and distributed approximately 80,000–100,000 gallons of turbine aviation fuel (JP-8) and MOGAS daily.
• Transferred fuel through pipelines into 350,000-gallon bulk storage tanks and 210,000-gallon collapsible tanks and performed manual fuel gauging.
• Performed hot and cold refuelling of military vehicles and equipment and conducted daily fuel-bladder gauging.
• Monitored control valves, check valves, flow switches, pressure-relief valves, tank-level indicators, tank-level switches, automatic tank-gauging systems, high-level alarms, emergency shutoffs, and electrical control panels.
• Performed fuel-quality testing including Aqua-Glo, gravity, API, temperature, FSII, sediment, and visual inspections.
• Maintained HAZMAT/HWAP areas and updated MSDS documentation.
• Set up bulk fuel installation systems during relocation and maintained fuel farms, FARPs, and FSSPs through daily PMCS and recordkeeping.
• Maintained safety procedures during fuel-transfer operations and responded to accidental fuel spills.

Mechanic Associate - FMS DS GS Wheels, CSA Ltd. - Camp Buehring, Kuwait

(2005-07 - 2010-07)

• Performed service, repair, and component replacement on U.S. military wheeled vehicles.
• Worked on M1114, M1115 A1-A2, M1151 A1-B1 series, M998 HMMWV series, 5-ton trucks, HET, M915, HEMMT, and other military vehicles.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment in field environments and supported recovery and contact missions.
• Maintained and repaired diesel and automotive engines, fuel, air, brake, electrical, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems.
• Performed annual and semi-annual vehicle services in accordance with applicable technical manuals.

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Pre-University College

High School