Refinery Operator

Koch•Rosemount, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Flint Hills Resources is hiring a Production Specialist/Operator at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota. Operators work as part of a team of refining process professionals responsible for safely operating and optimizing their assigned areas or units. The role requires adapting to changing process conditions, learning and using new technologies, solving problems, and contributing to continuous improvement. Operators work a 12-hour modified DuPont rotating shift schedule and perform outdoor work in all types of weather. Starting pay is $34.81 per hour, with early advancement opportunities; the posting says pay increases to $46.11 per hour within approximately six weeks. Fully qualified operators earn $51.43 per hour. The role is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company and a Koch company. Its work includes producing fuel and transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products through more than 4,000 miles of pipeline. The company describes a workplace that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to contribute to business results.

Requirements

At least one of the following: 2 or more years of work experience in an industrial, commercial, agricultural, or manufacturing setting; 2 or more years of military experience; or a certificate in Process/Power Plant Technology or comparable education.
Comfort learning and using new technologies and digital tools.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to perform confined-space work.
Ability to climb ladders and access stairways, vessels, towers, and pipe racks; operators climb heights of 50–100 feet daily and occasionally up to 350 feet.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds.
Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance.
Ability and willingness to use required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, fire-retardant clothing, respirator, and safety work boots.
Ability to adequately hear alarms and other sounds that may indicate a safety concern.
Ability to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts; in wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather; at heights; and around fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a refinery, chemical plant, or power plant.
Experience using new technologies to analyze data and troubleshoot problems.
Valid Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler’s License.

Responsibilities

Monitor critical operations and processes through field observations, surveillance rounds, and integrated technologies.
Troubleshoot process conditions while prioritizing safety.
Prepare process equipment for maintenance work and turnarounds.
Ensure work in process areas is performed in accordance with Flint Hills Resources safe work practices.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid vacations and holidays.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability benefits.
Retirement benefits.
Paid vacation and time off.
Educational assistance.
May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
Other voluntary benefits.