Operation Technician

U.S. Venture; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Venture in Indiana is seeking an Operations Technician I to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of U.S. Energy activities.

You will work with operations teams, contractors, and drivers to maintain equipment, inventory accuracy, and documentation while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, with potential nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of employer-provided training, certifications, and regulatory requirements related to operations.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally push/pull up to 350 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driver policy.
• Pre-employment drug test (negative for THC).

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, unloading, transferring, gauging, blending, and sampling of products.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to prevent incidents and spills.
• Help ensure product quality and inventory accuracy via sampling and tracking systems.
• Perform routine inspections and report observations.
• Assist with maintenance and housekeeping of facilities and equipment.
• Enter tickets, bills of lading, and inspection records accurately into systems.
• Support drivers, contractors, and visitors with safety and compliance.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER certification

DOT knowledge/certification

OSHA training

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steer

Tractor

Lull

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Technician I supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of U.S. Energy operations. This role assists with day to day operational activities by helping maintain equipment, facilities, and product flow while following established safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Operations Technician I works collaboratively with operations team members, contractors, and drivers to support consistent operations, accurate inventory and documentation, and dependable service across U.S. Energy facilities and operating environments.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or until work is completed. With this position there is potential for occasional nights, weekends, and on-call schedule.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competitive wages starting at $27/hr and dependent on experience!

• Responsible for various operational activities such as loading, unloading, transferring, gauging, blending, and sampling products across U.S. Energy operations in accordance with established procedures

• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to help prevent incidents, contamination, spills, and product loss

• Support product quality and inventory accuracy by following sampling procedures and using internal inventory and tracking systems

• Perform routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and operational areas on a scheduled basis and report observations as required

• Assist with basic maintenance and housekeeping of facilities, grounds, and operational equipment to support safe and efficient operations

• Receive, track, and enter operational documentation (e.g., tickets, bills of lading, inspection records) accurately and timely into designated systems

• Support drivers, contractors, and visitors during operational activities by promoting safety, compliance, and adherence to site requirements

• Assist with driver and contractor training activities, including online and site‑specific training, as assigned

• Work collaboratively with team members to support daily operational needs and dependable service while maintaining a professional image

• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization

• Continuously learn and develop self professionally

• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Protective equipment required: steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and gloves. All equipment is provided by U.S. Venture except for steel / composite toe boots.

• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Fumes associated with gas and oils prevalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school degree or equivalent

• Complete and maintain all employer-provided training, required certifications, and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements related to operations, including but not limited to HAZWOPER, DOT, and OSHA

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally push, pull or roll objects up to 350 lbs.

• Work at heights up to 65 feet and ability to work outdoors in inclement weather

• Able to operate equipment (forklifts, skid steer, tractor, lull) and power tools

• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments

• Travel occasionally to other locations

• Able to tolerate, at times, the smell of petroleum products and paint

• Able to work overtime and weekends without much notice and be on an on-call rotation with other team members

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driver policy requirements

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

Preferred:

• Experience using task management systems

• Experience using inventory software

• High mechanical background and/or mechanical aptitude

• Construction, electrical, welding, terminal, or related background helpful

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Strong focus on problem solving skills

• Proficient in computer skills and utilizing SharePoint

• High scanning accuracy

DIVISION :

U.S. Energy

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at [phone] (https://www.google.com/search?q=us+venture&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS748US748&oq=us+venture&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.1168j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#) .

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