Heavy Equipment Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Tulsa, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to support maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities within a refinery environment. The successful candidate will operate a variety of heavy equipment to perform excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site support activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or heavy construction environment.
Ability to safely operate multiple types of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of excavation safety and utility identification practices.
Ability to read and understand site plans, work packages, and safety procedures.
Must successfully pass: Drug and alcohol screening, Background check, Physical capability evaluation, Client site-specific training requirements
Valid State Driver’s License
3-5 years of operating equipment experience.

Nice To Haves

Refinery or petrochemical facility experience.
NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent equipment certifications.
Valid CDL.
Experience supporting turnarounds, outages, or maintenance operations.
Knowledge of refinery safe work practices including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Awareness, Hot Work Procedures, Hazard Recognition

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy equipment including: Excavators, Backhoes, Front-end loaders, Skid steers, Forklifts, Compactors, Other construction and industrial equipment as assigned
Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and material handling activities.
Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
Conduct pre-use inspections and complete required equipment documentation.
Perform routine maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
Work safely around underground utilities, piping systems, process units, and operating refinery equipment.
Assist with refinery maintenance projects, outages, and emergency response activities.
Follow all company, client, OSHA, and refinery safety requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and site training programs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and refinery personnel.