Refinery Operator Trainee

PBF Energy; Paulsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

PBF Energy, a major petroleum refiner in the United States, is hiring a Refinery Operator to work on 12-hour rotating shifts across various units that process crude oil into fuels and other products. New hires must complete a Basic Operator Training Program before training on an assigned unit.

Starting pay is $42.88 per hour. The role includes safety-focused responsibilities such as maintaining operations, reading process streams, issuing work permits, and participating in emergency response

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining operations and equipment on the refinery's units.
• Climbing ladders, tanks and towers up to 200 feet high.
• Taking samples and reading process streams to assess conditions.
• Initiating work orders and issuing work permits for unit work.
• Maintaining safe process operations and communicating shift information.
• Participating in Firefighting Brigade and Emergency Response Teams.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Refinery Operator works 12-hour rotating shifts on various units within the refinery which process crude oil as a feed stock in order to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, refinery chemicals and other products. Our company is committed to a foundation of safe and environmentally compliant operations so Operators must follow procedures and safe work practices. New hires will be required to successfully complete a Basic Operator Training Program prior to training on an assigned operating unit. Starting pay is $42.88 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining operations and equipment;
• Climbing ladders, tanks and towers up to 200 feet high;
• Taking samples/reading of various process streams;
• Initiating work orders and issuing work permits for work related to the assigned unit;
• Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment;
• Communicating effectively during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process unit and equipment information;
• Participate on the Firefighting Brigade and other Emergency Response Teams.

Basic / Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age; be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions; hold a High School Diploma or equivalent; and hold a current/valid Driver’s License.

Must be willing to perform / comply with the following:

• working overtime;
• working holidays and weekends;
• work in enclosed/confined space, such as tanks, towers, reactors, silos;
• working around high speed rotating equipment;
• working around and in temperature extremes (hot/cold);
• lift a minimum of 50 pounds (self);
• work around chemicals;
• wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment;
• maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly;
• pass Fire Brigade physical and perform fire-fighting duties;
• work outside in harsh weather conditions;
• and work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military Experience
• PTEC training/certification
• Previous relevant Work experience

Conditions of Employment

• Must complete pre-employment written tests and assessments;
• meet the physical criteria for the position;
• successfully complete a physical skills demonstration test;
• pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening;
• be eligible to qualify for or hold a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC Card).

Relocation is not available for this position.

About Us

Welcome to PBF Energy (NYSE: PBF), one of the largest independent petroleum refiners and suppliers of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States. Our subsidiaries own and operate refineries located in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Ohio. For more information on our companies, please visit our website at http://www.pbfenergy.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.