| Flint Hills Resources | |
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Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002.
Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers. |
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| Operations Technician - Davenport | |
| Location: | Davenport |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Travel Involved: | 0-10% |
| Position Summary | |
| Flint Hills Resources is actively seeking entrepreneurial, action-oriented employees with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; unfailing commitment to environmental responsibility and safety; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill positions in its facilities nationwide. Our Market-Based Management business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded. Currently, Flint Hills Resources is filling positions in the area of Terminal Operations. As an Operations Technician, you will have responsibility for truck loading, truck unloading, computer work, and the maintenance of the facility. You will coordinate with schedulers for the successful delivery and receipt of asphalt product (by truck, rail or barge). Technicians also input computer data and are assigned duties through a work management system. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support the team as you manage small projects and perform specific tasks that are requested by your Terminal Manager. These may include, but are not limited to: product transfers, product production, mechanical troubleshooting, pump maintenance, valve maintenance, testing of system safety devices, periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facility. |
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| Requirements | |
| Work Experience/Skills Required: • Solid verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills. • Demonstrated organizational skills. • A valid driver's license. • Ability to comply with the physical requirements of the position: safely lift at least 50 lbs., negotiate in, on, and around piping at both grade level and above grade level elevations, navigate vertical ladders and spiral tank stairs to reach work areas, occasionally enter confined spaces through 24" diameter manways, and tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalts loading operations, as well as those of construction and maintenance related activities such as welding, painting, and tank cleaning. • Willingness to work shift work if necessary, and to be on call for after hours support. • Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. • Willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, as required. • Willingness to occasionally travel (with overnight stays) in order to attend training, meetings and to assist other locations. Work Experience/Skills Preferred: At least two years production/maintenance experience in the refined products terminal or production facilities and/or oil and gas industry. (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience.) |
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| Compensation/Benefits | |
| Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, click here. | |
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We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law. This employer uses E-Verify. |
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