Equipment Operator

HF Sinclair•Artesia, NM

18h•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking an Equipment Operator in Artesia, New Mexico. The role operates a range of equipment in a petroleum refinery, warehouse, and plant environment, and requires safe work in varying temperatures, weather, and road conditions. The employee may also be assigned other tasks by their supervisor and will travel to and work at the Lovington facility as needed, during scheduled or non-scheduled hours. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role requires schedule flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, as well as participation in a weekend on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Strong background operating various types of equipment through work experience or technical school training.
Ability to safely operate vacuum trucks, cranes from 30 to 100 tons, carry decks, forklifts, variable boom forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, flatbeds, boom trucks, and tractors.
Current Class B Commercial Driver License with a hazmat endorsement.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, manage multiple tasks, make sound decisions, and apply analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Effective communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a positive attitude.
Reliability, accountability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, and participate in a weekend on-call rotation.
Ability to work in close confined spaces and wear respiratory protective equipment.
Ability to climb to heights exceeding 100 feet and work more than 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the equipment required for the role.
Follow company policies and procedures consistently.
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
Take ownership of decisions and outcomes, and maintain reliability and accountability.
Show initiative in learning and improving skills, particularly to obtain required certifications.
Travel to and work at the Lovington facility as needed.
Perform special assignments or other tasks as directed by the supervisor.