Equipment Operator

HF Sinclair•Artesia, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair in Artesia, New Mexico, is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a range of heavy equipment and support refinery and plant operations. The position works in a petroleum refinery and warehouse/plant environment and may require travel to the Lovington facility during scheduled or unscheduled hours. The employee must follow company policies and procedures, communicate effectively, maintain a professional and positive attitude, and demonstrate reliability, accountability, initiative, and a strong work ethic. The role also requires sound judgment, problem-solving, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and commitment to HF Sinclair’s values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and a weekend on-call rotation. Work may take place in varying temperatures, weather, and road conditions. The employee must be able to work in confined spaces, use respiratory protective equipment, climb to heights exceeding 100 feet, and work more than 40 hours per week.

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 a vacuum truck, crane (30–100 ton), carry deck, forklift, variable boom forklift, skid steer, backhoe, flatbed boom truck, and tractors.
Current Class B Commercial Driver License with a hazmat endorsement.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently and manage multiple tasks or challenges simultaneously.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; sound decision-making and ownership of outcomes.
Effective communication skills and a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Reliability, accountability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts; participation in a weekend on-call rotation is required.
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 vacuum trucks, cranes from 30 to 100 tons, carry decks, forklifts, variable boom forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, flatbed boom trucks, and tractors.
Follow all company policies and procedures precisely and consistently.
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
Take ownership of outcomes and make sound decisions.
Learn and improve skills, particularly in pursuit of required certifications.
Travel to and work at the Lovington facility as needed, during scheduled or non-scheduled hours.
Complete special assignments or other tasks assigned by the supervisor.