Refinery Operator - Entry Level

Big West Oil, LLC

  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • $28.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Entry level operator at the Big West Oil, North Salt Lake Refinery. The refinery operator will work independently and with other personnel to safely maintain and operate equipment and processes. Some of the processes involved use hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Typical working conditions include: outside weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration, and occasionally working from heights and confined spaces. Operators must follow safe work practices including the regular wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Responsibilities may include:
  • Demonstrating awareness and commitment to safety
  • Maintaining equipment and operations
  • Monitoring and observing assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situations
  • Working with outside contractors and agencies
  • Participating in safety reviews, audits, and exercising safe work practices
  • Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit/area
  • Maintaining proper and safe operations
  • Upholding Company values, understanding and implementing all relevant Company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets required and established standards
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Must be willing and able to regularly be on-call and work a rotating shift schedule, including but not limited to days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be willing and able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Must be willing and able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Must be willing and able to work in confined spaces, at heights, around machines and piping, around chemicals, outside in harsh weather conditions.
  • Must be willing and able to wear PPE including maintaining your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly
  • Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
About Big West Oil LLC.:Owned and operated by FJ Management, Big West Oil believes employees are the foundation of success. The facility currently employs about 270 people, with an average employee tenure of 12 years, employees at Big West Oil LLC pride themselves on building value to last. Big West Oil is 1 of 5 Utah refineries, that produce gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals. We pride ourselves in being stewards for the industry in environmental compliance, and our passion for building a family-oriented culture supporting employee fulfillment and career longevity.Position Benefits:
  • Hourly pay of $28+ per hour
  • Great yearly bonus program
  • Retirement programs – 401k and additional company contribution
  • Competitive Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
Equal Opportunity Employer
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