Operations Technician

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is looking for an Operations Technician to join our Pipelines and Terminals team and support our assets in Austin & Taylor, TX. If you are seeking career growth in an atmosphere of entrepreneurship, value creation and high integrity, Flint Hills Resources is the place for you! Team players with strong attention to detail, as well as excellent communication, organization and customer service skills are encouraged to apply.

Our Team

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company. We are a privately owned Koch company, where our employees are eligible for a flexible work arrangement, work a "9/80" schedule and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do

As an Operations Technician, you will have primary responsibility for the instrumentation, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the bulk storage facility, including the truck loading rack. You will coordinate with schedulers for the successful delivery and receipt of petroleum products. Technicians also input computer data and reconcile fuel tank inventories on a regular basis. This position is also responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of pipeline and station assets. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: pipeline locates, excavation oversight, facility station checks, maintenance of equipment, and responding to customer needs. Successful candidates must also understand and comply with all federal, state, and company regulations. The Operator will be held accountable to accurately documenting operational activities which will require computer work, including word processing, spreadsheets, work orders, and electronic communication.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support the team as you manage small projects that are requested by your Terminal Manager. These may include, but are not limited to: electrical troubleshooting, 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 a petroleum products facility. A general knowledge of pumps, valves (twin-seal, ball, gate, etc.), and bulk storage terminal and pipeline operations will be an asset to you in this role. In addition, your strong economic thinking and time management skills will ensure that overtime and travel costs are successfully managed.

In the event of terminal and other system "call outs", you need to be 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb and balance. Physical ability to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Ability & willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
• Ability 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 concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Must 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A valid driver's license
• Able to respond to an emergency call out within a 30 minute window to both the terminal in Austin, TX (9011 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724) and to the Taylor, TX terminal (11496 Chandler Road, Taylor TX 78634)
• Must be available for on-call rotation including nights, weekends & holidays
• Able to meet physical requirements of role

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2 years construction/maintenance experience in the refined products and/or oil and gas industry (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience)
• A two-year technical or mechanical degree
• 1+ years of experience with instrumentation and/or electronics troubleshooting
• 1+ years of experience in the Pipeline Industry
• 6+ months of experience locating underground pipelines
• Experience in Electrical and/or Mechanical

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, 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: [3]