CHD Operator

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair’s Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, is seeking a Coke Handling Operator to learn and perform work in the Coke Handling Department. The operator moves petroleum coke at the refinery, follows written and oral instructions, and operates assigned equipment under established procedures, with minimal supervision. The role includes operating coke-handling and loading equipment, monitoring process conditions, maintaining equipment, and supporting refinery safety and environmental requirements. This is a field-based refinery position with a flexible schedule that may include 8.5-hour day shifts and 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Employees must be available for callouts and holdovers, and must live within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within that distance without relocation assistance. The position involves outdoor work and exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, varying temperatures, and confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Legal authorization to work in the United States full-time now and in the future without sponsorship.
Must currently hold or qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Fluency in reading, speaking, and writing English, and ability to understand operating procedures.
Ability to use a process computer interface to manipulate and control an operating process unit.
Current valid U.S. motor vehicle license.
Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude; ability to use hand and power tools and operate scissor lifts or man-lifts.
Ability to understand and comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Willingness to complete required certifications and training and demonstrate competency in basic tasks under direct supervision.
Willingness to work an 8.5-hour weekday day shift and a 12-hour rotating schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; be on call and meet call-out standards.
Must live within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within 60 minutes without relocation assistance.
With or without reasonable accommodation, willingness to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on elevated grating, work outdoors and in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in compact or confined spaces.
With proper training, ability and willingness to lift 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and use safe lifting techniques with heavy equipment; physical requirements also state ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to grip and operate power tools, make precise hand and finger movements, lift, carry, climb, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, push, reach, and maintain balance.
Ability to hear alarms and emergency horns, make visual inspections, and wear and use negative- and positive-pressure breathing apparatus.
Willingness to comply with HF Sinclair safety policies and safe work practices, teamwork and ownership practices, and diversity and inclusion work practices.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Coke Handling Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, or in mechanized equipment operation.
Associate degree or two-year technical process degree.
Mechanical skills and experience with preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, parts ordering, and technical knowledge of machinery.

Responsibilities

Support refinery safety processes and maintain safety vigilance on the job.
Follow supervision, written and oral instructions, operating orders, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Operate equipment used for drum unheading, coke cutting, overhead bridge crane operations, and loading systems.
Operate front-end loaders, including 988 and 980 models, to load and stockpile coke.
Inspect equipment, complete preventive-maintenance paperwork, and perform maintenance in accordance with operating standards.
Wash coke spillage and conduct required environmental and regulatory assessments.
Monitor process variables such as temperatures, pressures, and levels to meet production objectives.
Collect, manage, and transport water and oil samples to the Laboratory for analysis.
Complete required certifications and training, classroom instruction, and computer-based training; learn basic tasks under direct supervision.
Perform general housekeeping and other assignments given by a supervisor.
Respond promptly to callouts and be available for holdovers and emergencies.