Laborer

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation is seeking an entry-level Refinery Laborer to support the refinery operations in Alaska. You will perform general maintenance, operate basic equipment, assist with maintenance tasks, and participate in safety drills while working Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with lunch break.

Training will cover refinery hazards and safety procedures; flexibility for overtime and on-call duties may be required as part of a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Process technology AA degree preferred.
• Engineering, mechanical, pipe welding, environmental, instrumentation, refining experience is beneficial but not required.
• Good math skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to quickly grasp and master complex ideas and procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Must have Alaska driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 40-hour Hazwoper certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of grounds and facilities including sweeping and gardening.
• Operate forklifts, skid steer, wheeled tractor and other snow/ice removal equipment after proper training.
• Assist with replacing filters and routine maintenance in the refinery.
• Load and unload trash, yard debris, lumber, scrap and other items.
• Set up and move offices, including lifting and transporting furniture and hanging items.
• Drive company truck to pick up parts and supplies in Fairbanks/North Pole.
• Assist in general construction and painting as needed.
• Participate in oil-spill drills and emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Perform janitorial duties facility-wide.
• Assist in weekly/monthly inspections with Operations and Safety.
• Overtime, including night shifts, weekends/holidays may be required.
• Receive refinery hazards and safety training.

Skills

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process technology AA Degree preferred

Engineering/mechanical/environmental/refining experience beneficial

Good math skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to grasp and master complex ideas

Teamwork ability

Ability to follow instructions

Alaska driver’s license with clean record

Hazwoper 40-hour certification preferred

Job description

The Laborer will perform a variety of manual labor and operations tasks as required by the Refinery Manager, E & I Lead and Rotating Equipment Lead. This is a full-time regular position working Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 with a half hour off for lunch. The position is an entry level position for the Refinery. The following list of essential job duties is not all inclusive

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

• 1. Responsible for general maintenance of the grounds and facilities, including sweeping and gardening.
• 2. Operate after proper training and certification, forklifts, skid steer tractor, wheeled tractor along with other powered and non-powered snow and ice removal equipment.
• 3. Assist with replacing filters and routine maintenance throughout the refinery.
• 4. Load and unload trash, grass clippings, lumber, scrap, and other items from cars and/or trucks.
• 5. Set up and move offices, including lifting and transporting furniture, equipment and other items. Hang pictures and shelves as directed.
• 6. Drive company truck to pick-up parts and supplies in Fairbanks and/or North Pole areas.
• 7. Assist in general construction and painting work, as needed.
• 8. Participate in oil-spill response drills and emergencies.
• 9. Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• 10. Responsible for janitorial duties facility wide (Administration, Control Room, and Maintenance Buildings).
• 11. Assist Operations and Safety in weekly and monthly inspections of various fixed and mobile equipment.
• 12. Periodic overtime, including night shift, weekends and holidays may be required.
• 13. Learn the refinery hazards, safety procedures, and the various components which make up the refinery. Refinery Laborer will be provided with training regarding the plant’s hazards, safety procedures and educational materials explaining various components which make up the refinery. Training will be computer based training and fundamental training.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

• Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Problem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Time Management Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Process technology AA Degree preferred.
• 3. Engineering, mechanical, pipe welding, environmental, instrumentation, refining experience or construction skills are beneficial but not required.
• 4. Good math skills.
• 5. Basic computer skills.
• 6. Ability to quickly grasp and master complex ideas and procedures.
• 7. Ability to work and function well with other people in a team environment.
• 8. Ability to follow instructions.
• 9. Must have and maintain an Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record.

10. Current 40 hour Hazwoper Certification Preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and carry 40 lbs. at least 20 yards. The employee must have the ability to climb towers up to 105 foot utilizing ladders and platforms and perform their job at those heights. Must be able to perform job functions wearing either half or full face respirators. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions (extreme cold and warm weather). Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status. EOE: M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.