Operator Trainee/Utility Helper

Operator Trainee / Utility Helper   The Opportunity    •Operator Trainee / Utility Helper at a growth-oriented energy company  •Entry-level job classification   •Union-represented (USW)  •Ability to progress through the different higher permanent classifications with the Operations Department, up to and including, becoming a board operator (Utility Helper, B Helper, Pumper-Gauger, B Operator and A Operator).    Key activities include:    •Load/unload products (asphalt, emulsion, butane, ethanol, biodiesel) at loading racks or railcar facility  •Operate fired heaters.  •Blend asphalts, emulsions, and/or motor gasoline to meet specifications per blend orders.  •Coordinate with process operators, laboratory personnel, scalehouse personnel and truck drivers.  •Operate water treatment systems and utility systems (N2, cooling towers).  •Set up crude and/or product transfers to/from the tank farm and process units and to/from the marine dock.  •Monitor boiler operation for steam production.  •Operate valves, pumps and other equipment to move crude oil and refined products within the refinery (Valves up to 12-16” size)  •Monitor processes to ensure production of on-specification petroleum products.  •Respond to all emergencies. This will require the ability to run to isolation valves and critical equipment in emergency conditions.  •Become familiar with and capable of using all response and safety equipment used in emergency situations.  •Coordinate with management/supervision to ensure short-term and long-term orders are meticulously carried out.  •Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment is kept in operating condition.  •Assist engineering personnel in the design and implementation of modifications to process equipment.  •Maintain unit records – logs, log books, transfer sheets, etc.  •Complete and monitor safety permits.  Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position, additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.     Qualifications  To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at  https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .      Additional qualifications include:     •Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship  •High school graduate or GED. Completion of an Associates degree or vocational training highly desirable  •Valid state driver’s license  •Work experience in a manufacturing environment, petroleum refinery, chemical plant, military fuels management or other related process industry jobs  •Application of…