Operations Technician

Your JobFlint Hills Resources is looking for a Operation Technician to join our team at our asphalt plant in St. Paul, MN. As a Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal, including functions such as the receipt and shipment of raw materials and asphalt products, manufacturing of asphalt products, lab testing, inspection and recordkeeping, computer-based tasks, and general equipment maintenance.You will also coordinate with schedulers to support the successful delivery and receipt of asphalt products by truck, as well as the production of finished products to meet customer demands.Our Benefits Package Includes:Bonus eligible!Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match programExcellent Health benefitsTuition ReimbursementThis role also offers a flexible 9/80 work schedule, meaning there is the potential for every other Friday off, depending on workload.Our TeamFlint Hills Resources, a leading refining, chemicals, and biofuels company, is growing, and we are looking for the best people to grow with us. We are looking for candidates who want to create long-term value, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who want to find fulfillment in what they do.What You Will DoUse the data management system to input computer data and manage assigned dutiesSupport the team as you manage small projectsProduct production and transfersEquipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshootingTesting of system safety devicesPeriodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facilityWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Ability to meet all physical requirementsMust have a valid driver's licenseWilling and able to respond within an approximate 45-minute drive of the terminal in St.Paul, MNPhysical RequirementsAbility to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programsPhysical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balanceAbility to lift up 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 concernMust be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places, and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

Two (2) years or more of operations/maintenance experience in a storage terminalA two-year technical or mechanical degreeExperience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operationMechanical, electrical, or process work experienceFor this role, we anticipate paying $26 - $33 per hour.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

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