MICAH SPEARS
Denham Springs,La
Summary
Fuel distribution systems operator with a background in fuel transfer, tank gauging, and daily delivery coordination. Accurate documentation of product movement, overages, shortages, and sampling supports safe, reliable operations across storage and transport systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fuel Distribution Systems Operator
United States Army
Hammond, LA
06.2002 - 03.2026
- Connect hoses, valves, and operating pumps to load petroleum products into tanker trucks, airplanes, ships, and railroad cars.
- Dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities.
- Support refueling systems and operate pumps, pipelines, and tanker equipment.
- Monitored equipment gauges and accurately recorded operational data during fuel distribution.
- Checked volume and temperature of petroleum gases in tanker and storage tanks to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in repairing pipeline systems, hoses, valves, and pumps to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated daily deliveries according to unit schedule to optimize fuel distribution operations.
- Submit petroleum oil and lubricant samples to lab for testing.
- Guard entrance and interior of military installation, conduct rounds to support base safety, and report noncompliance incidents to senior leadership.
Material Handler
SNF FLOPAM
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Accurately logged and retained data on receiving paperwork, inventory items, and forklift inspections to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Inspect outbound and inbound materials and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Complied with environmental regulations while loading emulsion product to railcars and tanker trucks, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Understand and follow permit procedures, confined space, hot work, and line break.
- Identified and communicated unsafe behaviors and conditions to team members to promote a safer work environment.
Terminal Operator
Genesis Energy
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Operate Trans loader for the movement of product including spotting of Trans loader, coupling/uncoupling hoses, and opening/closing valves.
- Unload cargo tanks into rail cars utilizing a Trans loader unit a refinery environment.
- Transferred cargo from barges to storage tanks at facility.
- Directed product to appropriate locations, ensuring efficiency in operations.
- Completed documentation of product transfers, verifying accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed by personnel, customers, and vendors
- Promoted company safety program among coworkers, fostering a culture of safety.
- Report any identified hazards and assist in mitigating any emergency situations
Education
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management/Business
Upper Iowa University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-1994
Skills
- Fuel transfer
- Pipeline operations
- Valve management
- Safety compliance
- Tank measurement
- Inventory management
- Product analysis
Certification
- Strong Military Leadership Training skills
- Proficient in MS Word/Excel
- Certified Fuel Distribution Systems Operator and Fuel Truck Tanker Operator/Hazmat
Timeline
Material Handler
SNF FLOPAM
06.2018 - 05.2020
Terminal Operator
Genesis Energy
09.2014 - 02.2017
Fuel Distribution Systems Operator
United States Army
06.2002 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management/Business
Upper Iowa University
High School Diploma -
Capitol High School