Refinery Operator Trainee

ASRC; Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Safe work environment

Job summary

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is seeking a Refinery Operator Trainee in Alaska. The hourly role involves monitoring, controlling, and ensuring safe refinery operation while participating in a one-year training program that advances from Trainee 1 to Operator 3 opportunities.

The position follows a 12-hour shift pattern on a 7-on/7-off schedule with on-shift Lead Operator oversight. Candidates should demonstrate safety commitment, teamwork, and willingness to participate in maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL not required.
• Minimum two years of any type of work experience.
• Proven commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a safety track record.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer tools.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control refinery operations ensuring compliance with safety and policies.
• Take corrective actions to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Participate in the trainee program progressing from Trainee 1 to Operator 3.
• Cover shifts on a 12-hour, 7 days on/7 days off schedule with the team.
• Assist with turnarounds and maintenance projects as needed.
• Support on-shift Lead Operator and safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsible for monitoring, controlling and conducting activities that pertain to the safe operation of the refinery, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures.

Refinery Operator Trainee is an hourly position, 14 – 12-hour shifts on and 14 days off working a rotating work schedule. Refinery Operator Trainee reports directly to the on-shift Lead Operator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

• The trainee program is a three-step process leading from Trainee 1, Trainee 2 and Trainee 3. Trainee 3’s that successfully complete their training program will have an opportunity to advance to the Operator 1 position.
• Learn the refinery hazards, safety procedures, distillation process, and the various components that make up the refinery. During the course of the one-year training period, trainees will be provided with training regarding the plant’s hazards, safety procedures, and educational materials explaining the distillation process and various components that make up the refinery. The trainee will be tested quarterly for comprehension of assigned training curriculum.
• Operators and trainees will work side‑by‑side on a 12‑hour 7 days on / 7 days off work schedule. The trainee will help cover shifts and may not follow the typical shift rotation of one shift of days and one shift of nights. Together, the operators and trainees will constitute a “shift” and be responsible for all aspects of the refinery’s operation, ranging from housekeeping and maintenance of the unit and property, to operation of the process unit during steady‑state conditions, start-ups/shutdowns, and process upsets.
• While personal safety and safe operation of the refinery are the most important goals, trainees will be expected to participate in all new construction projects and turnarounds (maintenance work undertaken while the process unit is offline). Many times this work will fall on non‑shift days, and while Petro Star will not usually require you to work overtime, you should be willing to work a reasonable amount of O/T if requested.

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.

Time Management

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Composure

• Is cool under pressure and can handle stress. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected.

Self-Development

• Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself and understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches.

Learning on the Fly

• Learns quickly when faced with new problems and change. Experiments to find solutions and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Has the functional/technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Driver’s License; will be required to drive company vehicles. CDL is not required.
3. Minimum of two years of any type of work experience. Military experience is counted as work experience.
4. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability.
5. Ability to effectively utilize computer tools.
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.

Preferred:

1. Process technology AA Degree preferred.
2. Engineering, mechanical, pipe welding, environmental, instrumentation, refining experience or construction skills are beneficial but not required.

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.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 is required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must have the ability to climb towers up to 105 foot utilizing ladders and platforms and perform their job at those heights. The employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing either half or full-face respirators. Employee must be able to hear process and system alarms. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in various units of an oil refinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually high while performing the duties of this job; the employee will be exposed to adverse weather conditions.

NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

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

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.