Maintenance Leadoff, Borger Refinery
About The Position
The Maintenance Leadoff at the Borger Refinery performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks with varying day-to-day assignments and serves as a lead worker. The role involves maintenance work on refinery equipment and facilities, including piping, vessels, exchangers, towers, and tanks. The position requires successful completion of an online assessment after applying; eligible applicants receive an assessment link by email and must complete it within seven days of applying or before the posting expires, whichever is earlier. The Borger Refinery is located in Borger, Texas, approximately 50 miles north of Amarillo. The refinery processes crude oil and produces transportation fuels, petroleum coke, NGLs, and solvents. The position requires willingness to work extended shifts and overtime, potentially including weekends and holidays, and to meet the physical and environmental conditions described in the posting. The starting hourly rate is $50.49, with the opportunity to reach top craft pay of $54.58 per hour within 48 months. Eligible full-time employees may receive a variable cash incentive program bonus, 401(k) company match, pension, medical, dental, vision, health savings account contribution, and well-being programs.
Requirements
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work extended shifts and overtime, potentially including weekends and holidays.
- Be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks and silos.
- Be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work near large, hot, high-speed machines and around chemicals, including acids and bases.
- Be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work outside in harsh weather conditions and climb up to 250 feet.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, ear protection, and eye protection.
- Complete the required online assessment and the full application process by the requisition closing date.
Nice To Haves
- NCCER certification, or equivalent, as a Pipefitter or Boilermaker, or equivalent work experience.
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited school.
- Two or more years of recent continuous full-time work experience.
- Two or more years of mechanically related military experience.
- Two or more years of maintenance experience in a refinery, chemical, power, nuclear, wastewater treatment, or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact and work in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Accept ownership, be accountable, and deliver on commitments.
Responsibilities
- Install and remove piping and piping components.
- Perform rigging and work on vessels, exchangers, towers, and tanks.
- Operate motorized and manual equipment, which may include carry deck cranes, manlifts, and forklifts.
- Read and interpret engineered drawings.
- Perform work activities involving pulling, lifting, twisting, confined spaces, and elevated platforms.
- Wear fall protection and elevated personal protective equipment.
- Obtain work, hot work, and confined space entry permits.
- Use fire equipment when necessary and perform other general maintenance activities.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401(k) company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on an HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including an 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
