Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002.
Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.
Operations Technician - Milwaukee
Position Summary
Flint Hills Resources is actively seeking entrepreneurial, action-oriented employees with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; unfailing commitment to environmental responsibility and safety; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill positions in its facilities nationwide. Our Market-Based Management business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded.
Currently, Flint Hills Resources is filling positions in the area of Terminal Operations.
As an Operations Technician, you will have primary responsibility for the mechanical maintenance of the bulk storage facility, including the truck loading rack. You will coordinate with schedulers for the successful delivery and receipt of petroleum products. Technicians also input computer data and reconcile fuel tank inventories on a regular basis. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support the team as you manage small projects and perform specific tasks that are requested by your Terminal Manager. These may include, but are not limited to: mechanical troubleshooting, pump maintenance, valve maintenance, testing of system safety devices, periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to a petroleum products facility.
In the event of terminal and other system "call outs", you are willing to be available for on-call rotation during selected nights and weekends as required by the number of personnel in rotation. Team members must live within a thirty minute drive of the facility and be willing to occasionally travel (with overnight stays) for training, meetings, or to assist short term at other locations.
Requirements
Work Experience/Skills Required:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to comply with the physical requirements of the position: safely lift at least 50 lbs., negotiate in, on, and around piping at both grade level and above grade level elevations, navigate vertical ladders and spiral tank stairs to reach work areas, occasionally enter confined spaces through 24" diameter manways, and tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalts loading operations, as well as those of construction and maintenance related activities such as welding, painting, and tank cleaning.
- Willingness to work shift work if necessary, and to be on call for after hours support.
- Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Willingness to reside within a 30 minute drive of the facility.
- Willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, as required.
- Willingness to occasionally travel (with overnight stays) in order to attend training, meetings and to assist other locations.
Work Experience/Skills Preferred:
- Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
- At least two years construction/maintenance experience in the refined products and/or oil and gas industry. (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience.)
- Proficient computer skills
Education Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred:
- Ideal candidates will have a two-year technical or mechanical degree.
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law
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