CHD Operator

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

3d•$38 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, is seeking a Coke Handling Operator to learn and perform work in the Coke Handling Department. The operator follows written and oral instructions and established procedures for moving petroleum coke, and directs and participates in operating assigned equipment according to work orders with minimal supervision. This is a field-based refinery role involving outdoor and driver-based work around chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and other industrial hazards. The position requires schedule flexibility, including day and rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, callouts, and potential holdovers. Candidates must live within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within that distance; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Must hold or qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Fluent English reading, speaking, and writing skills and ability to understand operating procedures.
Ability to use a process computer interface to manipulate and control an operating process unit.
Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Ability to use hand and power tools and operate a scissor lift or man-lift.
Current valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license.
Willingness to work an 8.5-hour day shift Monday through Friday and 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Willingness to work on-call and respond to callouts and emergencies.
Willingness to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on elevated grating, work outdoors in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in compact or confined spaces.
Ability, with proper training, to lift 40 pounds using safe lifting techniques, with or without reasonable accommodation; the physical requirements also state the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Willingness to comply with HF Sinclair safety policies and safe working practices, teamwork and ownership expectations, and diversity and inclusion work practices.
Must reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within 60 minutes without relocation assistance.
Ability to grip, hold, and operate power tools and 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support refinery safety processes and maintain vigilance while working.
Operate equipment used for drum unheading, coke cutting, overhead bridge crane work, and loading systems.
Operate front-end loaders, including 988 and 980 models, to load and stockpile coke.
Conduct daily inspections, complete preventive-maintenance paperwork, and perform equipment maintenance to applicable standards.
Wash coke spillage and perform environmental and regulatory assessments.
Monitor process variables, including temperatures, pressures, and levels, to meet production objectives.
Collect, manage, and transport water and oil samples to the Laboratory for analysis.
Review operating orders, perform housekeeping, meet physical demands, and pass aptitude tests.
Respond promptly to callouts, be available for holdovers, and meet on-call standards for site responsibilities and emergencies.
Complete required certifications and training, including classroom and computer-based training, and become competent in basic tasks under direct supervision.
Perform other special assignments as directed by a supervisor.