Operator l

Savage•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Material Handling Operators come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “do things they never dreamed possible”. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment necessary to remove Pet Coke from large drums including: jet pumps, hydro cutters, delta valves, and any asset pertaining to the coke unit and load-out system which Savage operates. This operation is located within the ExxonMobil Refinery in Baytown, TX. At this operation, we cut, and empty material contained within large silos called Coke Drums, gather the non-hazardous material called Petroleum Coke with overhead cranes, then load onto conveyor system which carries it away to another site for ship loading or other means of transport.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined and have worked in jobs that require you to have ability to trouble shoot or fix mechanical breakdowns
Experience operating several different types of heavy equipment from various manufacturers
Experience with high safety standards and dangers of working in refinery or industrial plant environments
Current and working knowledge of jet pumps, Valves and FlowServe equipment
Strong written and oral communication skill in English with level equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFR
Working in an industrial/refinery or construction setting
Hands on Exposure with maintaining equipment using hydraulics, electrical trouble shooting, and pneumatic
Solid knowledge and experience operating bridge crane
Following safety regulations and written procedures within a refinery or chemical plant is a plus
Coke cutting experience or drilling operations
Read, write and speak English
High school diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Operating backhoe, front end loader, dozer, or other heavy yellow equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform proper decoking techniques by following all associated procedures while paying close attention to hot spots and allowing for extra quenching where needed
Working with the Crane Operator to un-head and re-head the coke drums, as well as performing the final sweep of the coke drum
Operate crane to maintain proper pit & pad storage and load coke from pad to grizzly hopper by following all associated procedures
Maintain good and open communication with Crane Operator, Supervision, Managers and Maintenance Personnel via radio and other proper means
Help maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed
Properly inspect equipment prior to and post operating and report any additional maintenance needs and conduct frequent audits on the crane and other heavy equipment
Ensure clean work space by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, and crane cab
Complete all necessary documentation as required including JHA's, permits, log entries, audit sheet, and daily check sheets
Learn other positions as time permits