1. Paul A. Popovich Jr.
142 1st Street, Galeton, PA 16922
+491708196443
paul.popovcih2@gmail.com
Summary: Looking to expand my career in the petroleum industry, whether that be finding
new innovative ways for energy production and/or procurement, to delivery of petroleum
and/or energy like products.
QUALIFICATIONS: Driven, well-rounded Petroleum Operator/Supervisor with over ten years of
experience in the Fuels Management industry. I bring flexible, proven leadership methods and
vast experience in all areas of the petroleum industry from procurement, shipment, receipt,
inspection, testing, handling, issue, and hazardous disposal. I have special skills in
accounting, problem solving, and fueling maintenance.
❖ Versatile supervisory and leadership skills
❖ Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
❖ Able to resolve internal/external customer relations issues with tactful, innovative
solutions
❖ Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fuels Information Manager Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2015-Present
❖ Prepares, reviews, distributes, coordinates, all incoming/outgoing flight
correspondence, publications, and reports
❖ Controls the retention/disposition paperwork for 5 work centers,74 folders including
800 source documents
❖ Provides use of 278 up to date Technical Orders & Regulations to 73 personnel
❖ Presents information for Joint Chief of Staff Bulk Petroleum Contingency Report
Front-line supervisor, Fuels Facilities Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2014-15
❖ Oversaw 400,000 gallons of aviation fuel delivery to F-16’s and transient aircraft, fuel
valued at $1 million
❖ Led 8 personnel during daily inspections of 2 ground product systems, 5 aviation fuel
systems, and 13 fuel tanks valued at $57 million
❖ Organized 16 million gallons of aviation fuel receipts through Central European
Pipeline System
Front-lIne supervisor, Fuels Training Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2012-14
❖ Managed training program for 76 personnel. Ensured 7,000 training requirements met
and sustained deployment ready operations.
❖ Tracked 91 tasks for 15 individuals upgrade training requirements. Ensured all were
upgraded prior to annual requirement, with 100 percent pass rate.
❖ Conducted base wide Tank Custodian Training for 33 organizations providing oversight
of 464 fuel tanks
❖ Served as the Squadron Training Manager. Overseeing Squadron training program, 470
Military, contractors, and local nationals

2. Paul A. Popovich Jr.
Fuels Accountant Joint-Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK 2010-12
❖ Dispatched/directed the movement of 500,000 Gals of jet fuel to F-15, F-22, and C-17
aircraft. Enhanced security throughout Pacific Region.
❖ Accounted for 12 million gals of jet fuel valued at $33 million
❖ Managed Personnel Wireless Communications Systems account, oversaw 175 land
mobile radio systems valued at $515,000
Refueling Maintenance Technician Joint-Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK 2007-10
❖ Managed 127 item Bench Stock program valued at $29,000, insured zero delays for
work stoppage
❖ Troubleshot/repaired forty maintenance issues including chassis, fuel systems, and
engine problems. logged 400 hours of truck repairs & inspections
❖ Oversaw Hazardous Waste Management/Material Control program, ensured
environmental safety procedures were compliant with state and federal regulations
❖ Awarded 2007 Pacific Air Forces Fuels Airman of the Year
Fuels Distribution Operator Joint-Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK 2006-07
❖ Inspected fifteen R-11 Refueling trucks (6,000 gal), twelve R-12 Hydrant trucks, and
two C-300 ground product trucks daily
❖ Issued 350,000 gals of aviation fuel to 250 aircraft, awarded top pumper 3 times
❖ Provided fuel support to Air Force one & Air Force two
❖ Earned Senior Airman “Below The Zone” (six month early promotion)
❖ Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, performed thirty details including colors
presentation, retirement ceremonies, and funerals (Alaska & Iraq)
DEPLOYMENTS
• Möron AB, Spain, October 2014 – February 2015, Fuels Distribution Supervisor
• Balad, Iraq, January 2009 - May 2009, Refueling Maintenance Technician
• Balad, Iraq, May 2007 – September 2007, Fuels Distribution Operator
EDUCATION
• Galeton Area High School, Galeton Pennsylvania Diploma
• United States Air Force Airman Leadership Course
• CCAF Associates of Applied Science in Logistics Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
• Refueling Vehicle Maintenance
• Defense Logistics Agency-Energy Accounting School
• US Air Force CPR/Physical Training Leader
• US Air Force Hazardous Waste/Material Management
• US Air Force Defense Travel Systems, financial approval & review
• Air Force War Reserve Training

3. Paul A. Popovich Jr.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Training, accounting, safety, delegate, manage, supervise, troubleshoot, accountable,
and trustworthy
• Productive in Fuels Manager Defense & Operate
• Proficient in monitoring gauges and flow meters
• Confident in tank inspection, levels, temperatures, and pressure control
• Understands valve configuration for movement of fuel
• Observant of tank alarms and operating systems
• Knowledgeable in recording lab results, test procedures, and fuel handling