Operator Heavy Equipment - Material Handling

Savage Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage Services seeks an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery at the Citgo Lake Charles refinery, handling petroleum coke and supporting maintenance per Savage standards. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, safety observance, and assist the coke-handling team with loading and moving material.

Requirements include extensive experience with large equipment, English proficiency, ability to pass refinery access controls, and willingness to work shifts including nights,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to move, stockpile, and load material.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment.
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew.
• Support safety and environmental compliance programs.
• Work as part of the coke-handling team at the refinery.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English proficiency

Job description

Major Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Equipment Operator is to safely operate heavy machinery, such as material handler (excavator), conveyor belts and front end loaders, to handle petroleum coke in the Citgo refinery in Lake Charles Louisiana, and assist in maintaining the equipment according to Savage standards.

Responsibilities

• The Equipment Operator will contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and load material onto trucks.
• Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a KOMATSU WA500 Loader (or equivalent), Skid steer and a Material Handler
• Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations; i.e. maintenance, clean-up, safety observations and inspections
• Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment
• Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew
• Understand our critical service requirements and see they are met
• Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors
• Ensure environmental compliance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Because this position operates in the Citgo Lake Charles Refinery, candidates:

• Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e. clean criminal history, ability to pass a drug & alcohol screen, possess a current Driver’s License and TWIC card at the time of applying
• Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment
• Must be safety-conscious and understand safe work practices for a refinery
• Must be comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders

Additionally, any knowledge dealing with conveyor systems will be considered a plus, but a willingness to learn the conveyor system is necessary.

Physical and Environmental Issues:

Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements. They must be physically able to handle large tools and equipment (50 lbs.), climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights.

Requirements:

• Can work safely, efficiently and thoroughly with no supervision
• Strong commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security
• Solid team player
• Reliable
• Honest
• Professional
• Seeks growth potential
• Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations
• Sense of urgency
• Integrity
• Must be willing to work shift work day/night, weekends, and holiday