Operation Technician

Flint Hills; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401(k) contributions

Excellent health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources is seeking an Operation Technician for its asphalt plant in St. Paul, MN. You will be responsible for managing terminal operations, including the receipt and shipment of materials and products. The position involves data management, equipment maintenance, and quality control inspections.

Ideal candidates will have operational experience, a mechanical degree, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. A comprehensive benefits package that includes health benefits and a 401(k) contribution is offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to respond within 45 minutes to the terminal.
• Two years of operations/maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned duties using data management systems.
• Support small projects and team activities.
• Perform periodic inspections for quality control.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Data management

Equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Inspection and quality control

Education

Two-year technical or mechanical degree

Job description

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is looking for an Operation Technician to join our team at its asphalt plant in St. Paul, MN. As a Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal, including receipt and shipment of raw materials and asphalt products, manufacturing of asphalt products, lab testing, inspection and record-keeping, computer-based tasks, and general equipment maintenance.

You will also coordinate with schedulers to support the successful delivery and receipt of asphalt products by truck, as well as the production of finished products to meet customer demands.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Bonus eligible
• Automatic 401(k) company contribution and competitive match program
• Excellent health benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule (potential every other Friday off, depending on workload)

What You Will Do

• Use the data management system to input computer data and manage assigned duties
• Support the team as you manage small projects
• Product production and transfers
• Equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting
• Testing of system safety devices
• Periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facility

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ability to meet all physical requirements
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Willing and able to respond within an approximate 45‑minute drive of the terminal in St. Paul, MN

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Possible response to audio alarms or other loud noises indicating a safety concern
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, in wet or humid conditions (non‑weather) and outdoor weather conditions, in high, precarious places, and around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) years or more of operations/maintenance experience in a storage terminal
• A two‑year technical or mechanical degree
• Experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation
• Mechanical, electrical, or process work experience

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $25–$30 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.