Operator, Equipment II - Material Handling

Savage•Sulphur, LA

2d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Savage is hiring an Operator, Equipment II to support petroleum coke handling at the Citgo Refinery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role operates heavy equipment to move, stockpile, stage, and load petroleum coke in an active refinery environment, while following refinery, customer, and company safety and environmental requirements. Equipment includes a KOMATSU WA500 Loader or equivalent, a material handler (excavator), skid steer, and conveyor systems. The operator performs equipment inspections, maintains clean and service-ready equipment, reports maintenance concerns, and supports housekeeping, cleanup, and other operational work. The role coordinates with operations, maintenance, and refinery personnel and contributes to safe, reliable, and productive daily operations. The schedule requires flexibility to work day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work is outdoors and involves industrial conditions and physical tasks, including handling items up to 50 pounds and climbing on equipment, ladders, and conveyor systems.

Requirements

Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment in industrial, refinery, construction, mining, or related environments.
Strong commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) principles and safe work practices.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet refinery access requirements, including passing required screenings and maintaining site qualifications.
Valid driver's license and TWIC card at the time of application.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and integrity, with the ability to work safely with minimal supervision.
Ability to work day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in refinery, terminal, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environments.
Experience with conveyor systems and bulk material handling operations.
Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and safe equipment operation standards.

Responsibilities

Safely operate front-end loaders, material handlers (excavators), skid steers, and other heavy equipment to move, stockpile, and load petroleum coke.
Transport, stage, and load petroleum coke while maintaining safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant work practices.
Perform thorough pre- and post-operation equipment inspections to identify safety concerns and ensure equipment reliability.
Follow refinery, customer, and Savage safety requirements and participate in safety meetings, observations, and inspections.
Keep equipment clean and service-ready and promptly report maintenance concerns.
Assist with housekeeping, cleanup, inspections, and other operational tasks needed to meet customer expectations and production requirements.
Support environmental compliance initiatives and follow refinery and company standards.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and refinery personnel to support efficient material movement and operations.
Operate equipment used to move petroleum coke through storage areas, stockpiles, conveyors, and truck-loading processes.
Work safely around conveyor systems and industrial processing equipment.
Communicate equipment concerns, deficiencies, and repair needs to maintenance personnel.
Expand equipment operating knowledge and contribute to improvements in safety, reliability, and productivity.