Your Job
Flint Hills Resources is seeking a Corrosion Technician for our La Porte, TX. location.
This role comes with a fully equipped company work truck, technician tools, and uniforms.
This role also offers a flexible 9/80’s work schedule, meaning there is the potential for every other Friday off depending on workload.
What You Will Do
A Day In The Life Typically Includes:
- Perform inspection, maintenance & repair of corrosion control installations related to pipelines, tanks & station facilities
- Responsible for corrosion prevention of FHR assets within assigned area
- Collect and analyze data related to cathodic protection, internal corrosion, and coatings
- Initiate and manage remediation projects related to corrosion control
- Assist other areas of the company with corrosion maintenance as needed
- Understand and develop relationships with customers, both internal and external
- Must follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Basic Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- NACE certified Cathodic Protection Tester (Level 2)
- Three plus years of pipeline or pipeline corrosion control
- Requires travel of up to 25% of the time with overnight stays
- Able to meet physical requirement
- Frequently works in hot, cold, or inclement climate conditions
- Occasionally climbs ladders and stairs to reach equipment
- Position requires the ability to wear a respirator and to pass a respirator fit test
- Position requires the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What Will Put You Ahead
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-year technical degree
- NACE Certified Internal Corrosion Technologist
- NACE Certified Coating Inspector CIP (Level 1)
- Previous Allegro/PCS experience
Other Considerations:
- Strong analytical, documentation, economic thinking, and time management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, contractors, customers, and corporate personnel
- Proficient computer knowledge, including all basic MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Must be a self-starter and capable of effectively working in a team environment and individually Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions equipment
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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
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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