Your Job
Flint Hills Resources is looking for an Operations Technician to join our team at our Asphalt plant in Dubuque, IA. As an Operations Technician you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Bonus eligible!
- Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Potential Tuition Reimbursement
- (3) weeks’ vacation to start
- (11) Annually Paid holidays
- All necessary PPE is provided by the company.
What You Will Do
- Use our data management system to input computer data and manage assigned duties and Work Orders.
- Ability to manage small projects.
- Ability to work individually and or small teams.
- Plant operations management. This could include training drivers, truck loading oversight, managing tank to tank transfers, overseeing barge/truck offloading activities, etc.
- Perform equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Conduct periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facility.
- Must be available for on-call rotation including nights, weekends & holidays if necessary.
- This would require a relatively flexible schedule as needed.
- Ability to be medically approved to participate in HAZWOPER associated programs.
- Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb and balance.
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
- Is able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Ability to meet all physical requirements.
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- Willing and able to reside within a reasonable drive of the terminal in Dubuque, IA
What Will Put You Ahead
- A two-year technical or mechanical degree
- Previous work experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation
- Mechanical and/or electrical work experience
- Previous work experience with automation systems
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline –delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers, and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Company vehicles are equipped with Geotab Go OBDII devices that securely track the GPS data of the vehicles. Applicants acknowledge they will be required to consent to company vehicle data being captured while using a company vehicle. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf