Operations Technician

Job description

Your Job
Flint Hills Resources is seeking a qualified Pipeline Operator in Beaumont, TX.
This position will support pipeline operations across FHR's Texas operations area.
A successful candidate will have the ability to work independently in remote locations, think critically under time and scheduling deadlines, and maintain a strong safety mindset.
The ideal candidate can multitask effectively and will bring strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
This role includes a fully equipped company work truck, technician tools, and uniforms, along with great benefits
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
* All necessary PPE is provided by the company
Our Team
Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company-privately owned, with a compensation philosophy based on the value you create.
Come realize your full potential and join our team!
What You Will Do
* Effectively locate and mark underground pipelines in compliance with state and company one-call laws and ticket requirements.
* Install permanent markers and signs, manage right-of-way activities and encroachments, and provide oversight of excavation or construction near FHR pipelines.
* Promote pipeline safety and safe digging practices by communicating with excavators, landowners, and emergency response officials.
* Conduct surveys and inspections of existing pipelines, including inspection of external coatings on buried pipelines.
* Communicate with and manage relationships involving contract service providers and the public.
* Perform field operations across the system-including station checks, contractor oversight, and right-of-way evaluations-requiring travel to remote locations as needed.
* Line up and safely operate process flows.
* Maintain and repair relief valves; perform basic valve maintenance.
* Launch and receive in-line inspection devices.
* Travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Two (2) years of experience in the oil, gas, or chemical industry.
* Experience reading and interpreting maps, drawings, alignment sheets, or drill/bore profiles.
* Valid driver's license
* Willing to be in an on-call rotational and work overtime as needed.
* Willing to provide 24/7 response support for occasional emergency or business needs
* Willingness to travel up to 25%
What Will Put You Ahead
* Three (3) years of pipeline operations experience, including HVL service.
* Experience with pipeline and utilities damage prevention, including one-call ticket management systems (Korweb, Utilisphere), line locating, excavator coordination, and public awareness.
* Management of change execution.
* Experience with LOTO and pipeline/station commissioning activities.
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs.
We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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Required Skill Profession

Plant And System Operators