Heavy Equipment Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Tulsa, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled, safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to support maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities in a refinery environment. The operator will use a range of heavy equipment for excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site support while maintaining safety, environmental, and productivity standards. The position involves operating equipment such as excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and compactors; performing pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks; and working safely around underground utilities, piping, process units, and operating refinery equipment. The operator will also support maintenance projects, outages, and emergency response activities, and follow company, client, OSHA, and refinery safety requirements. The job requires outdoor work in varying weather and may involve elevations, uneven surfaces, or confined spaces. Employees must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as a required qualification; a separate qualifications section states that there are no minimum education requirements.
At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or heavy construction environment; another qualifications section specifies 3–5 years of equipment operating experience.
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, safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Must pass drug and alcohol screening, a background check, a physical capability evaluation, and client site-specific training requirements.
Valid state driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders, steps, and equipment, and to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
Ability to wear required PPE, including FR clothing, a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures and work instructions, exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.

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, confined space awareness, hot work procedures, and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

Safely operate excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, compactors, and other assigned construction or industrial equipment.
Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and material handling activities.
Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
Perform routine equipment maintenance checks and promptly report mechanical issues.
Work safely around underground utilities, piping systems, process units, and operating refinery equipment.
Assist with refinery maintenance projects, outages, and emergency response activities.
Follow company, client, OSHA, and refinery safety requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses, and site training programs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and refinery personnel.