Tank Farm Operator

Colville • Prudhoe Bay, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Colville, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused and dependable seasonal Tank Farm Operator to support its North Slope operations in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The role supports the safe and efficient operation of fuel storage and transfer facilities, including monitoring fuel movements, conducting quality-control checks, maintaining accurate records, and inspecting equipment. The operator works with an experienced crew and follows established safety, environmental, and operating procedures while handling, storing, and transferring fuel products.

Employees work a rotational schedule in Prudhoe Bay and stay at Brooks Camp during their hitch, where they receive a private room. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work safely in Arctic weather and changing environmental conditions. Colville provides required personal protective equipment and other resources needed to perform the job safely.

Requirements

• Valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HazMat and Tanker endorsements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safe fuel-handling practices, spill prevention, and spill-response procedures.
• Ability to follow established safety, environmental, and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work safely in Arctic weather and changing environmental conditions.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including handling fuel hoses and equipment and working outdoors for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous fuel operations, tank farm, petroleum, or related industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, inspect, and control tank farm and fuel transfer operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with the safe transfer, loading, unloading, and movement of fuel products, hoses, and associated equipment.
• Conduct required product sampling, testing, and inspections to help ensure fuel meets established quality and safety standards.
• Perform routine inspections of tanks, pumps, valves, hoses, piping, and other tank farm equipment.
• Assist with routine equipment upkeep and promptly identify and report maintenance or operational concerns.
• Follow established fuel-handling, environmental, spill-prevention, and emergency-response procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, fuel transaction records, quality-control documentation, inspection records, and other required paperwork.
• Communicate with supervisors, drivers, dispatch, and other team members to coordinate safe and efficient operations.
• Assist with additional operational duties as needed to support the team and facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• Private room at Brooks Camp during the work rotation.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and other resources necessary to perform the job safely.
• Pre-tax and Roth retirement contribution options after 90 days for eligible employees.
• Generous employer retirement match.
• Company profit-sharing plan.
• Alaska Airlines mileage opportunities associated with eligible travel.
• Employee discounts at Brooks Range Supply.
• Additional benefits available to eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED