Equipment Operator, Lake Charles Refinery
About The Position
As an Equipment Operator, you will work in the maintenance department of the Lake Charles Refinery. The positions are straight day jobs, subject to occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs and mandatory overtime. You will run heavy equipment within the refinery and from time to time on public roadways. Equipment includes mobile cranes up to 120-ton capacity, backhoes, front end loaders, road graders, forklifts, cherry pickers, and trucks. This work takes place in all areas of the refinery, outside exposed to the weather elements and to blowing air, heat, noise, and vibration. The refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- 18 years of age or older
- High school degree or GED equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- 5 or more years of experience as a journeyman level equipment operator in an oil refinery or a chemical process or similar facility
- Recognized certification in mobile crane operation
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work outside in harsh weather elements
- Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work near products that are under high pressure and heat
- Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate a forklift
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, military, vocational or technical school program in heavy equipment operation
- Valid Drivers License with a Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within first 180 days of employment
Responsibilities
- Safely operate various heavy equipment in support of maintenance work and construction projects
- Utilize load charts to determine safe lifting parameters for crane lifts
- Perform/confirm safe rigging for lifts
- Infrequently make critical deliveries via intercity, over-the-road trucks
- Perform routine maintenance and inspection on vehicles and equipment
- Coordinate work of others as needed
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
