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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 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex is located in Southwest Louisiana approximately 35 miles from the border with Texas. The refinery processes approximately 239,000 barrels of oil per day into a full range of petroleum products. The manufacturing complex also includes the Excel Paralubes joint venture, which produces lubricant base oils.
Description:
An Operator works rotating shifts on various units within the refinery which process or produce crude oil, petroleum coke, fuel oil, intermediates, gasoline, diesel, 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 in 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.
The Operator may be responsible for:
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 operation of the operating equipment.
Communicating effectively during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process unit and equipment information.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Basic/Required Qualifications:
Must be at least 18
High school diploma or G.E.D
Have a valid driver's license
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
Must be able to be Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) qualified (For more information, you can visit www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm )
Willingness and ability (with or without accommodation) to perform/comply with 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 up to 50 pounds.
- To work around chemicals, including acids and bases.
- Willing to wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, 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:
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 in a refinery, chemical, power, nuclear, or pharmaceutical industry
Conditions of Employment include:
Passing pre-employment background check, medical and drug screenings.
Passing various aptitude and ability screening tests.
Meeting physical criteria for the job, which may include qualifications for emergency response duties
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 after hire
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions, attaching an electronic copy of your resume and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of November 5, 2009.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 12155(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such a E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B or J or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
[Company] is an equal opportunity employer.
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