Refinery Operator

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Refinery Operator is accountable for day-to-day operations of process units and their ancillaries at the Columbus, Ohio Oil Re-refinery.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all units are operated to GFL standards and in accordance with all government regulations.
• Operate, monitor and control process levels, temperatures, pressures and flows for applicable utilities, processes, and systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the required documentation is legible, accurate and completed on a timely basis.
• Use technical expertise to assist process operations in the optimization of all units and equipment.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.
• Perform emergency operation activities as needed.
• Regularly attend safety meetings, identifies any safety concerns to supervisor, report all incidents, and assist in investigations.
• Maintain safe and clean equipment and general work area.
• Complete required training for the processes and equipment.
• Acquire and maintain adequate certification as required.
• Provide guidance, direction, and technical expertise to less experienced operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6-months petroleum refinery or chemical plant or related manufacturing experience.
• A general understanding of distillation, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, vacuum, and control systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Flexible to work various shifts as shifts are 7 days on, 7 days off, and 7 nights on, rotating weekly.
• Ability to perform physical and labor-intensive tasks.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States.

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GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.