Transguard Workforce Solutions, the UAE’s leading provider of innovative HR solutions, is recruiting a Fuel Farm Maintenance Operator for a client based in Dubai. This role ensures the safe, reliable and uninterrupted supply of Jet A1 fuel to aircraft by operating, inspecting, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting airport fuel farm and hydrant systems.
About the Role — Airport Fuel Farm Operations
Core Function: Safe, reliable and uninterrupted Jet A1 fuel supply to aircraft
Technical Scope: Fuel transfer pumps, storage tanks, pipelines, hydrant pits, valves and pressure control systems
Systems Expertise: Supporting troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC and SCADA systems
Standards Compliance: Aviation safety, quality and HSSE standards
About Transguard Workforce Solutions
Market Position: UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions
Regional Expertise: A decade of experience with deep knowledge of the UAE market
Service Model: Fully integrated HR solutions connecting talent with leading employers
Career Growth: Access specialized aviation fuel infrastructure roles through an established HR partner
Position Overview
This Fuel Farm Maintenance Operator role involves performing fuel sampling, testing, tank gauging and density checks, executing preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on fuel transfer pumps, storage tanks and pipelines, inspecting, cleaning, flushing and calibrating fuel system equipment, maintaining motors, generators, UPS systems and power distribution equipment, supporting PLC and SCADA troubleshooting, and participating in risk assessments, safety inspections and emergency response drills.
Why This Role Matters: As Fuel Farm Maintenance Operator, you play a critical role in keeping aircraft fuelled safely and reliably, applying hands-on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation skills to airport fuel infrastructure, ensuring strict HSSE and Permit-to-Work compliance in a high-consequence environment, supporting advanced PLC and SCADA systems that control fuel transfer operations, and building specialized technical expertise within the aviation fuel and airport operations sector.
Key Responsibilities
Fuel Testing & Quality Control
- Perform fuel sampling, testing, tank gauging and density checks
- Maintain accurate operational records
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Execute preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on fuel transfer pumps, storage tanks, pipelines, hydrant pits, valves and pressure control systems
- Inspect, clean, flush and calibrate fuel system equipment, including filters, water separators and strainers
- Maintain motors, generators, UPS systems, battery banks and power distribution equipment
Automation & Control Systems
- Support troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC and SCADA systems used for fuel transfer and hydrant operations
Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response
- Ensure compliance with HSSE requirements, Permit-to-Work procedures and industry standards
- Participate in risk assessments, safety inspections and emergency response drills
- Coordinate activities with operations, HSSE teams and contractors
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for degree holders, or 5 years for diploma holders
- Experience in aviation fuel terminals, depots or airport fuel farms
- Knowledge of pumps, pipelines, valves, storage tanks and hydrant systems
Essential Skills
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems
- SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
- Instrumentation and electrical systems
- Mechanical maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
About Transguard Workforce Solutions
Apply through Transguard Workforce Solutions, the UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, Transguard provides a fully integrated HR solution connecting skilled professionals with leading employers, including this Fuel Farm Maintenance Operator opportunity based in Dubai.
Career Excellence: Apply specialized aviation fuel infrastructure skills within Dubai’s critical airport fuel operations
Who Should Apply?
- Aviation Fuel Terminal Technicians: With airport fuel farm or depot experience
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineers: With 3-5 years in fuel systems or industrial maintenance
- PLC/SCADA Technicians: Comfortable troubleshooting automation and control systems
- HSSE-Focused Professionals: Experienced with Permit-to-Work and safety inspection procedures
- Instrumentation & Electrical Specialists: Confident maintaining pumps, valves and power systems
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