As an Operations Technician, you will have responsibility for the overall operation of the terminal including basic functions such as receipt and shipment of raw materials and asphalt products, manufacturing of asphalt products (emulsions, PMAC - if applicable), lab testing, inspection and record keeping requirements, computer oriented tasks, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. You will coordinate with schedulers for the successful delivery and receipt of asphalt products (by truck, rail or barge, as applicable to the terminal) and production of finished products to meet customer demands. 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.

In the event of terminal and other system "call-outs", you are willing to be available for on-call rotation during selected nights and weekends as required by the number of personnel in rotation. Team members must be willing to occasionally travel (with overnight stays) for training, meetings, or to assist short term at other locations.

Requirements:

• 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
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
• 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

• Two years of construction/maintenance experience in the refined products and/or oil and gas industry (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience)
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel)
• Understanding of basic hydraulics
• General knowledge of bulk storage terminal and pipeline operations
• General knowledge of pumps and valves

Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred

• Two-year technical or mechanical degree

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining, chemicals and biofuels company. We have an excellent track record of creating value for our customers which has allowed us to expand our operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $7 billion since 2002. Flint Hills is part of Koch Industries, a global leader in a number of industrial markets with a presence in 60 countries and over 80,000 employees.