Equipment Operator

Colonial Group; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & PPE

Boot allowance

Paid Holidays

Veteran friendly

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Savage Systems has an opening for a Petroleum Coke Operator at the Total refinery in Port Arthur, TX. You will operate equipment to remove pet coke from coke drums, coordinate with crane operators, and ensure safe, efficient load-out to transport destinations.

Candidates should have basic high school education and crane/equipment experience; join a 24/7 rotating shift and contribute to site maintenance, safety, and documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bridge Crane experience preferred.
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper decoking techniques by following procedures while monitoring hot spots and applying extra quenching as needed.
• Un-head and re-head coke drums, and perform the final sweep of the coke drum.
• Operate bridge crane to move coke from pad to grizzly hopper following procedures.
• Maintain open communication with Crane Operator, supervision, managers, and maintenance personnel via radio and other proper means.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed.
• Inspect equipment before and after operation; report maintenance needs and conduct frequent audits on crane and other heavy equipment.
• Keep the workspace clean by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility.
• Complete required documentation (JHA's, permits, log entries, audit sheets, daily check sheets).
• Learn other positions as time permits.
• Adhere to Savage Systems (S7, SHAPS, 5S, Better Way).

Skills

Bridge Crane experience

Heavy Equipment Operating experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

What does a Petroleum Coke Operator do?

At the Total refinery in Port Arthur, we cut and empty material contained within large vessels called Coke Drums, gather the non-hazardous material called Petroleum Coke with overhead cranes, then load it onto a conveyor system which carries it away to another site for ship loading or other means of transport. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment necessary to remove Pet Coke from large drums including jet pumps, hydro cutters, Delta Valves, and any asset on the coke unit and load-out system, which Savage operates.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $150/year steel toe boot allowanceannually
• Paid Holidays
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match
• Uniformed Services Differential Pay (USDP) & Paid Uniformed Services Leave

What You'll be Doing:

• Perform proper decoking techniques by following all associated procedures while paying close attention to hot spots andallowing for extra quenching where needed
• Working with the Operator to un-head and re-head the coke drums, as well as performing the final sweep of the coke drum
• Operate bridge crane to maintain proper pit & pad storage and load coke from pad to grizzly hopper by following all associated procedures
• Maintain good and open communication with Crane Operator, Supervision, Managers, and Maintenance Personnel via radio and other proper means
• Help maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed
• Properly inspect the equipment before and post operating. Report any additional maintenance needs and conduct frequent audits on the crane and other heavy equipment
• Maintain clean workspace by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, crane cab, etc.
• Complete all necessary documentation as required including JHA's, permits, log entries, audit sheets, daily check sheets, etc.
• Learn other positions as time permits
• Adhere to the Savage Systems (S7, SHAPS, 5S, Better Way)

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bridge Crane experience a plus
• Heavy Equipment Operating experience a plus
• High school diploma/GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Physically able to handle large tools
• Must be able to climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend a ladder
• Should not have a fear of heights
• Must be able to stand, kneel or crawl
• We operate 24/7, therefore our employees work a rotating schedule
• Ability to work outside in any condition and on extreme heights

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