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Company Overview:
[Company]is an international, integrated energy company with operations in nearly 40 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fifth-largest refiner in the world, [Company]goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. Approximately 32,600 [Company]employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position. Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized workforce within[Company]. Headquartered in[Location], the company had $178 billion of assets as of December 31, 2007.
Refinery Overview:
The Santa Maria Refinery is located on the Central Coast of California, specifically adjacent to State Highway 1 on the Nipomo Mesa in Arroyo Grande, California. As an important part of California's energy infrastructure, our refinery processes about 48,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The facility is also an important part of the local economy, employing 130 fulltime workers in addition to our specialized contractors.
Description:
An Operator works rotating shifts on various units within the refinery which process or produce crude oil, petroleum coke, fuel oil, intermediates, steam, electricity and other products. Some of the processes involved use hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Operators are exposed to various work conditions including outside weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration and occasionally working from heights and confined spaces. Operators must follow safe work practices including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, Operators perform various duties required to keep their assigned processing unit/area operating safely and at specified production/run rates.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
The Operator may be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Maintaining equipment and operations.
Climbing ladders, tanks and towers.
Taking samples/readings of various process streams.
Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit.
Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment.
Serving on the refinery emergency response fire brigade, rescue team, and/or first responder team.
Communicating effectively during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process unit and equipment information.
Basic/Required Qualifications:
Must be at least 18
Have a valid driver's license
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
Willingness to perform/comply with the following:
To work a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes some weekends and holidays (Employees generally work 48 hours one week, 36 hours the next, rotating between days and nights)
To work overtime
To work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos
To work near large, hot, high-speed machines
To climb up to 200 feet in height
To lift a minimum of 50 pounds
To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
To perform fire fighting duties
To work outside in harsh weather conditions
To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
To read technical procedures and materials in English
To learn computer software associated with process operations
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D
Associate's degree or Technical certification in Process Technology from an accredited school
Military certifications that are process operations related
One or more years of direct experience working as a process operator, maintenance or technician in a refinery, chemical, power, nuclear, wastewater treatment, or pharmaceutical industry
Record of formal emergency response training within the last 24 months
Conditions of employment may include:
In order to be considered for employment, you must complete the application process for this position in its entirety including the questions. If you do not use the resume parsing feature, please attach an electronic copy of your resume.
Passing various aptitude and ability screening tests
Meeting physical criteria for the job, which may include qualifications for emergency response duties
Passing pre-employment drug screening
Possessing a valid driver's license where it may be required to drive a company vehicle during the course of employment
Submitting to random drug and alcohol testing
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