About the position
The B Operator at Foreland Refining Co. is responsible for maintaining and operating plant equipment safely and efficiently according to established plans and procedures. This position reports directly to the A Operator during shifts and requires effective communication regarding process and loading conditions to ensure optimal plant operation. The B Operator's duties include loading, unloading, and transferring all products in storage or production, as well as maintaining accurate records of these activities, including detailed logs of work accomplished and in progress. Night shift operators are also tasked with recording inventory and sampling storage tanks. Essential functions of the role include operating assigned plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations, familiarizing oneself with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and written procedures, and participating in the development of Maintenance Safe Procedures for all plant equipment. The B Operator must understand the company's safety policies and contribute to the safety program, making proper adjustments to operating conditions and understanding the consequences of deviations. Responsibilities also include safely performing truck offloading, loading, transfers, cleaning, and responding to emergencies, as well as notifying the Operations Manager of any abnormal operating situations or equipment malfunctions that could affect plant efficiency. In terms of maintenance, the B Operator is expected to inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition and perform routine preventative maintenance on valves, pumps, and other equipment. They will assist the Operations Manager with maintenance coordination and updating procedures as required. Other frequent duties include maintaining established plant or equipment logs, grabbing and logging process samples for lab testing, maintaining area housekeeping, and performing other assigned duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Operate the assigned plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation of the plant.
- Participate in the written development and creation of Maintenance Safe Procedures for all plant equipment.
- Contribute to the safety program by understanding and adhering to the company's safety policies.
- Make proper adjustments to operating conditions and communicate with the A Operator and Operations Manager.
- Safely perform truck offloading, loading, transfers, and respond to emergencies.
- Notify the Operations Manager of abnormal operating situations and equipment malfunctions.
- Inspect equipment to verify it is in proper working condition and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Assist the Operations Manager with maintenance coordination and procedure updating as required.
- Maintain established plant or equipment logs as required.
- Grab, test, and log process samples and deliver them to the lab for testing.
- Maintain area housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older with a valid NV driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
- 1 year of technical training in process operations and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.
- 1 or more years of industrial, commercial, petrochemical and/or refinery experience is preferred.
- Experience with tanker truck loading, fueling, equipment operation, and production of on-specification product is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Knowledge of behavioral based or basic safety programs is required.
- Ability to work well with others in a positive manner is required.
- Process unit troubleshooting skills are required.
- Mechanical ability to inspect and perform minor repairs to area equipment is required.
- Basic knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Production and loading area troubleshooting skills are preferred.
Benefits
- Pay is D.O.E. $24.00-$34.60 per hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Cafeteria Plans
- 60 gallon/month personal use Fuel Card (renewed monthly)
- Supplemental Health and Gap insurance are offered to full-time employees.
