Operator/Loader

Basic FunctionThe process operator or loader performs or directs others to perform the work entailed in the safe and continuous operation of refining equipment in which crude or other oil is upgraded into such marketable products as gasoline, kerosene, lubricating oil, fuel oil, wax, extracts, and a variety of other petroleum products. Important Testing Notice: Hiring preference will be given to applicants who have a Process Technology Degree or who have taken the following WorkKeys assessments: Graphic Literacy, Applied Math, Workplace Documents, Applied Technology. WorkKeys assessments can be completed at Tulsa Technology Assessment Center, Lemley Campus. Please contact the Client Service Center at 918-828-5290 or use the link below to schedule your assessment directly: www.registerblast.com/tulsatech Please use the following information when registering online for the test: Under "What type of test are you taking": please select "HF Sinclair Employee"Under Choose an Exam, please select: "WORKKEYS: 4-test Package (HFS Operator/Loader)"You will determine your own testing date and time based on your availability.A non-refundable testing fee ($65) is due at the time of scheduling.Testing should be scheduled for as soon as possible, we request it is completed by 8/30/24.Job DutiesSets equipment controls to produce the required quantities and qualities of products by analyzing specifications, schedules, logs, test results and laboratory recommendations.Obtains company stated targets for production on a daily basis by collaborating with team members and other units and making operational adjustments and tracking hourly productionInterprets instructions, procedures, rules and regulations by retrieving documents from computer-based systems, reviewing documents and taking appropriate actionMonitors and regulates the amounts of product in storage tanks by reading local gauges/Varecs and meters and making changes to product flowPrioritizes work daily by reading emails, "Refinery Daily Operating Instructions (DOIs) including target goals for unit operation and comments and other communicationsAdvises team workers of safety hazards, abnormal conditions, and emergency situations by identifying hazardous situations and informing them of appropriate steps to take, based upon company proceduresIssues safety permit by describing job to be performed, then provides all required pertinent information and obtains authorizationComplete reports (e.g., "End of Shift" report) by recording production yields, key parameters (e.g. color, appearance, % oil) tank capacities, unit limits and action taken and work requests issued.Replenishes fluids and supply inventories (e.g. antifreeze, acid, etc.) in equipment tanks by checking gauges for amount of fluids in tank and obtaining appropriate amount of specified fluidAssists maintenance workers with work orders by clarifying problem, providing safety permit, communicating instructions and checking for sign offs (outside operator)Inspects unit for safety hazards prior to start-up by visually observing for leaks or spills, loose parts, trip hazards, open bleeders, proper line up and blindsPrepares process associated equipment for maintenance by following lockout/tagout procedures (e.g. shutting down power controls, isolating equipment, open bleeders, etc.)Conducts general housekeeping of units by wiping up spills with rags, sweeping debris with brooms, power washing, and placing tools in specified locations and storing hosesEnters hazardous areas, high H2S or gas leak, by wearing SCBAShuts down equipment by following company issued "Equipment Shutdown Procedures" for specific equipment failuresExamines pump operations by checking pressure gauges, temperature, volts and amps settings; feeling for vibration, oil levels, and listening for unusual sounds (e.g. loose belts)Collects product samples by putting on gloves, turning bleeder valves, catching sample in specified container for product and taking sample to lab.Tests product samples using pH strips, meters, indicator drops (acid/base), thermometer, probes, scales and records data on log sheet, rinses equipment.Changes pump filters, gaskets or strainers using hand tools (e.g. channel locks and wrenches)Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.ExperienceMinimum of two years of on-the-job work experience is required.Experience in refinery or chemical plants is preferred. Related experience such as mechanical, industrial, military, stationary equipment and/or boiler experience is preferred.PREFERRED ExperienceExperience in refinery or chemical plants is preferred.Education LevelA minimum of a High School degree, GED or equivalent is required.Preferred Educational LevelContinued education in mechanical or chemical related discipline is preferred.Required SkillsVerbal/written communication, computer literate, good mathematical & problem-solving skills, ability to read & interpret various instructions, procedures, rules, and regulations. Communicate and cooperate in a "team" environment; Develop and maintain good work attitude/habits; Maintain high energy level by showing desire to achieve; Seek opportunities for continuous self-improvement; Adjust to changing conditions in the work environment; Maintain composure during highly stressful/emergency situations; Recognize personal limitations and seek help when needed; Recognize and correct process problems; Make fact-based decisions in a timely manner.Supervisory/Managerial ResponsibilityWork ConditionsJob conditions vary depending upon Process Operator assignment within a refinery based industrial environment, work conditions include: controlled temperature environments, wet or humid conditions, all temperatures including outdoor inclement weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts and rotating equipment, work in high and precarious places located in excess of 100 feet, dust, dirt, chemical and petroleum product exposures, work in confined spaces, noise and vibration exposure and exposure to electrical shock. Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and work overtime.Physical RequirementsJob conditions require the ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, make visual inspection, make precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying 50lbs, pushing or pulling 50lbs, climbing in excess of 100 feet, reading/writing of both technical and nontechnical information sources, communicating verbally and visually, performing math calculations, operating motor vehicles, perceiving color differences, wearing personal protective equipment including flame retardant clothing and full face respirators, and strenuous physical activity.Our One HF Sinclair CultureAt HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.About HF Sinclair CorporationHF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.Equal Opportunity EmployerHF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.Nearest Major Market: TulsaNearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma