Refinery Operator

Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend is looking fora Production Specialist/Operator to work at our refinery in Rosemount, MN. Successful candidates are comfortable working with new technologies, enjoy a dynamic team environment, and are self-motivated to continually develop themselves and share knowledge. They are adaptive and excel at problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Starting hourly pay begins at $34.81 per hour with early advancement opportunities, within ~6 weeks hourly pay increases to $46.11
. Fully Qualified Operators at Pine Bend are compensated at $51.43 per hour. Full benefits package including 401K plan with a company match, defined benefit pension plan, medical, dental, paid vacations/holidays, and numerous other voluntary benefits are available to FHR employees.

Our employees are a dynamic group of refining process professionals that operate with safety in mind as the highest priority.

We are comprised of over a dozen different operating teams, each responsible for reliable operation and optimization of their respective area/unit.

• Monitor critical operations and/or processes through a combination of field observations, surveillance rounds and integrated technologies
• Troubleshoot process conditions as needed with safety in mind as the top priority
• Prepare process equipment for maintenance work and turnarounds
• Ensure work in process areas are performed in accordance with FHR safe work practices

Operators work a 12-hour modified Dupont rotating shift schedule and perform work outside in all types of weather.

• One or more of the following:
• 2+ years of work experience in an industrial, commercial, agricultural, or manufacturing setting
• 2+ years of Military experience
• Hold a certificate in Process/Power Plant Technology (or other comparable education)
• Comfortable learning and using new technologies and digital tools
• Valid US Driver’s License

• Work experience in a refinery, chemical plant, or power plant
• Experience working with new technologies to analyze data and troubleshoot problems
• Hold a valid Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler’s License

• Ability to perform confined space work.
• Climb ladders to access stairways, vessels, towers and pipe racks.
• Please note that Operators climb heights of 50-100 feet daily and on occasion, up to 350 feet in the air to access critical equipment.
• 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 (~200 ft) and balance.
• Ability & willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
• Must be able to adequately hear alarms and other sounds which may indicate a safety concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $34.81 per hour.

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