Equipment Operator I

Savage • Port Arthur, TX

4d

About The Position

The Equipment Operator I performs decoking and coke drum support activities, operates a bridge crane, and helps maintain equipment and work areas. The role requires following operating and safety procedures, coordinating with operators and other personnel, and working a rotating 12-hour schedule covering days and nights in a 24/7 operation. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions and involves physical activity, including lifting, climbing, and working at heights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Committed to working safely and following the operation’s policies and procedures.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report, and criminal background check.
• Able to reliably work 12-hour rotating shifts covering days and nights.
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and physically handle large tools.
• Able to climb on and off equipment and ascend and descend ladders.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Able to stand, kneel, or crawl.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme wind, snow, rain, heat, and cold.

Nice To Haves

• Bridge crane experience.
• Experience in the oil field or another industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform decoking techniques according to procedures, monitor for hot spots, and provide additional quenching when needed.
• Work with the Operator to un-head and re-head coke drums and perform the final sweep of the coke drum.
• Operate a bridge crane to maintain pit and pad storage and load coke from the pad to the grizzly hopper according to procedures.
• Communicate with the Crane Operator, supervisors, managers, and maintenance personnel by radio and other appropriate means.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed.
• Inspect equipment before and after operation, report additional maintenance needs, and conduct frequent audits of the crane and other heavy equipment.
• Maintain clean workspaces by removing trash and debris from areas of responsibility, including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, and the crane cab.

Benefits

• Uniforms and PPE, including laundering.
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED