Operations Technician

Flint Hills Resources is looking for an Operations Technician to join our refined products team at our terminal in Milwaukee, WI.

Our Team

This is a team-based environment ensuring overall operation of the terminal. This role collaborates with various team members and other departments to ensure good stewardship and compliance as we make products to consistently meet customer expectations.

Benefits

• Pay based on skills and experience
• Bonus eligible
• 9/80 schedule for work-life balance (every other Friday off)
• Immediate Vacation Available - 3 week annual allotment
• Medical/Dental/Vision plus 401k matching and additional 401k vesting plan
• Company provided tools, uniforms, and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What You Will Do

Ongoing responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Product transfers, periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and testing of system safety devices, and product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facility
• Mechanical, basic electrical, and basic instrumentation troubleshooting and pump and valve maintenance
• Coordinate with schedulers for the successful delivery and receipt of refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, ethanol, and propane) by truck and/or pipeline.
• Input computer data in various programs and are assigned duties through a work management system including lab testing, inspection and record keeping requirements
• Support the team while managing small projects.
• Be available for an on-call rotation during selected nights and weekends as required by the number of personnel in rotation or the in the event of an unplanned event.
• Must be willing to occasionally travel (with overnight stays) for training, meetings, or to assist short term at other locations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A valid driver's license
• Willing and able to reside within an approximate 45-minute drive of the terminal in Milwaukee, WI
• General troubleshooting experience with mechanical or electrical components
• Work experience in an industrial setting
• Able to meet Physical Requirements for the role

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb and balance
• Ability & willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Be able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

What Will Put You Ahead

• A two-year technical or mechanical degree
• At least two years of construction/maintenance experience in a refined products and/or oil and gas industry (Mechanical / Industrial trade school would be considered)

This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline -delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Company vehicles are equipped with Geotab Go OBDII devices that securely track the GPS data of the vehicles. Applicants acknowledge they will be required to consent to company vehicle data being captured while using a company vehicle. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: (3) http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf